State vs Abu Salem

Judgment15 Sep 2026

Supreme Court dismisses Abu Salem's plea for premature release

The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of Abu Salem seeking early release, upholding the view that the 25-year imprisonment term stipulated under the extradition treaty with Portugal will conclude in November 2030 and that standard remissions are not applicable.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court rejected a request to let the prisoner out of jail before his full term ends.
Who:: The Supreme Court of India is the court, and Abu Salem is the prisoner who requested an early release.
When:: Reported on 15 Sep 2026.
Where:: Maharashtra.
Why:: The court decided that the prison term ends in November 2030 and regular sentence reductions do not apply here.
What it means:: The prisoner must remain in jail until the date set by the extradition treaty with Portugal.

LiveLaw

Hearing27 Jul 2026

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem's plea for premature release

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the plea filed by Abu Salem seeking premature release, where he argued that his 25-year sentence term should be considered completed after accounting for earned remissions and undertrial set-off.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court finished hearing arguments about whether to let a prisoner go home early.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the judge, and Abu Salem is the accused person seeking release.
When:: Reported on 27 Jul 2026.
Where:: The Supreme Court in Maharashtra.
Why:: Abu Salem claims he has finished his prison time after counting past days spent in custody.
What it means:: The court will now decide if he should be released and announce its ruling later.

Lawbeat

Judgment15 Apr 2026

Bombay High Court dismisses plea for premature remission

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition filed by Abu Salem seeking premature remission on the ground that he had completed 25 years in custody.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court rejected a request to be released early from prison.
Who:: The Bombay High Court is the court, and Abu Salem is the prisoner who requested the release.
When:: Reported on 15 Apr 2026.
Where:: Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.
Why:: The court dismissed the request because it disagreed with the claim that serving time in custody allows for early release.
What it means:: The prisoner must continue serving his sentence as originally scheduled.

The Times of India

Hearing13 Jan 2026

Maharashtra government agrees to grant 2-day emergency parole to Abu Salem

The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court of its decision to grant a 2-day emergency parole to Abu Salem, subject to the condition of mandatory police escort given his status as an international criminal.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government agreed to allow a temporary release from prison for two days.
Who:: The Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court which is hearing the case, and the accused Abu Salem.
When:: Reported on 13 Jan 2026.
Where:: Maharashtra and the Bombay High Court.
Why:: The report does not state a reason for this specific emergency request.
What it means:: The accused will be allowed a brief leave from custody while under mandatory police supervision.

LiveLaw

News19 Apr 2022

Abu Salem case: Issue of honouring India’s assurance to Portugal will arise only in 2030, govt. says in Supreme Court

India had assured Portugal while extraditing gangster Abu Salem that he will not be sentenced to death or life imprisonment for over 25 years in the 1993...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government told the court the issue of keeping a promise made to Portugal will start later.
Who:: The government, the Supreme Court, and the accused, who is a person facing charges.
When:: Reported on 19 Apr 2022.
Where:: Maharashtra and the Supreme Court of India.
Why:: India promised not to give a death sentence or a jail term longer than twenty-five years.
What it means:: The court will only need to address the duration of the jail term in the future.

The Hindu

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Supreme Court dismisses Abu Salem's plea for premature release

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem's plea for premature release

Bombay High Court dismisses plea for premature remission

Maharashtra government agrees to grant 2-day emergency parole to Abu Salem

Abu Salem case: Issue of honouring India’s assurance to Portugal will arise only in 2030, govt. says in Supreme Court