SC Gives 15-Day Parole To Murder Convict

New Delhi, Feb 2: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted 15 days parole to a woman serving a life term for the murder of Bihar BJP MLA Raj Kishore Kesari to enable her to attend her daughter’s marriage.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana allowed Rupam Pathak’s plea for parole, noting that her daughter’s wedding has been scheduled. A former school teacher, Pathak is serving a life sentence for the murder of Kesari from Purnia, Bihar.

During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju did not oppose the parole petition. He said that in view of the marriage, parole may be allowed. Kesri was stabbed to death by Pathak on January 4, 2011 after a allegation that her daughter had been sexually abused by him.