1) In India, Law itself is not clear. In case of murder, death or life sentence. Parliament has not set out any guidelines. Criminals do not really know what is coming to them.
2) Read a recent order in which after awarding Life Sentence, the Judge added; Life jail will not mean for whole life. After 14 years, it will be open to State to release him early.
3) After 14 years, criminal will be at mercy of State. To let him go or not. Naturally, bribe may move files. No rules, no guidelines are noticed here.
(C)Haresh Raichura - Lawyer in Supreme Court; On twitter @hareshraichura; Profile on LinkedIn
