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Delhi High Court Overturns Rejection of Mattoo Convict’s Premature Release Plea

Justice Sanjeev Narula highlighted Singh’s reformation, ordering a fresh SRB review with mandatory psychological evaluations.

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The judge held that the SRB’s decision suffered from “patent illegality” and failed to evaluate Singh’s demonstrated efforts toward reformation. (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • The Delhi High Court set aside the Sentence Review Board’s September 2024 refusal of Singh’s plea, remanding his case for fresh consideration.
  • Justice Sanjeev Narula acknowledged signs of reform in Singh’s conduct, including his placement in an open prison, good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.
  • The court directed the SRB to conduct formal psychological assessments by qualified experts before ruling on premature release applications.
  • It required the board to solicit and document victim perspectives and to provide detailed, reasoned analysis rather than generic conclusions on post-conviction risk.
  • Issued alongside three related cases, the order establishes binding guidelines to enhance transparency and consistency in the SRB’s remission process.