Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bombay HC Denies Early Release to Murder Convict
The Bombay High Court has decided not to let a man named Ajay Dungarshi out of prison early.
He was convicted of murdering a woman because she said no to his marriage proposal.
The court said the crime was very violent and brutal, with 21 deep stab wounds on the victim.
Because of this, the court agreed with the government that Dungarshi should stay in prison for 26 years, including any time off for good behavior.
Dungarshi had asked to be released after 22 years, but the court said no because the crime was too severe.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maharashtra government's decision to deny early remission to Ajay Dungarshi.
Dungarshi was convicted of murdering a woman who rejected his marriage proposal.
The court cited the brutal nature of the crime, with 21 deep stab wounds, as the reason for the decision.
Dungarshi argued his case should be under a category allowing release after 22 years, but the court maintained it falls under a category requiring 26 years.
The court referred to the trial court's findings and the nature of the injuries suffered by the victim.
- Who
- Ajay Dungarshi (convict), Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government
- What
- Denial of early remission to a murder convict
- When
- July 20, 2026 (court decision), September 2025 (government decision)
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Due to the exceptional violence and brutality of the crime
Convict's Argument
Government and Court's Stance
Classification of Case
Convict's Argument
Ajay Dungarshi argued his case should be under a category allowing release after 22 years.
Government and Court's Stance
The court and government maintained the case falls under a category requiring 26 years due to exceptional brutality.
- Convict's Name
- Ajay Dungarshi
- Victim's Status
- Deceased
- Number of Injuries
- 21 incised wounds
- Category of Crime
- 2(c) under Government Resolution dated March 15, 2010
- Required Imprisonment
- 26 years, including remission
- Court's Decision Date
- July 20, 2026
- Government's Decision Date
- September 2025
- Government Resolution Date
- March 15, 2010