Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Grants Furlough to Nitish Katara Murder Convict
Sukhdev Pehalwan, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder, was given a temporary break from prison by the Supreme Court.
He was found guilty of killing Nitish Katara back in 2002, a crime of honor killing.
The court heard arguments from both sides, including objections from Katara's mother.
The court decided to let him out for a few months while his case is reviewed but made sure to protect the victim's family.
Another person involved, Vikas Yadav, was also given a brief extension on his bail.
Supreme Court grants Sukhdev Pehalwan three-month furlough.
Pehalwan is a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case.
Counsel for Nitish Katara's mother opposed the relief citing influence attempts.
Pehalwan was convicted for the murder of Nitish Katara in 2002.
The court ordered Delhi government to provide security to Neelam Katara and witnesses.
- Who
- Sukhdev Pehalwan, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case.
- What
- Supreme Court granted a three-month furlough to Sukhdev Pehalwan.
- When
- Hearing occurred on Wednesday.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- To allow Pehalwan to be out till his petition seeking release is pending.
Neelam Katara's View
Sukhdev Pehalwan's View
Furlough for Pehalwan
Neelam Katara's View
Opposed any relief for Pehalwan.
Sukhdev Pehalwan's View
Supreme Court allowed Pehalwan's application seeking furlough.
- Convict
- Sukhdev Pehalwan
- Case
- Nitish Katara Murder
- Furlough Length
- Three Months
- Year of Murder
- 2002
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Sentence Enhanced
- Life imprisonment without remission for 20 years