Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Calcutta High Court Orders Reconsideration of Life Convict's Release
A man named Babulal Jadab, also known as Babulal Yadav, has been in jail for 32 years.
He is 51 years old and was sentenced to life in prison.
He asked to be released early, but his request was denied.
He appealed to the Calcutta High Court, and the judges agreed with him.
They said that jails are supposed to help people change and become good members of society again.
The judges told the government to think again about letting him out early.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the reconsideration of a 51-year-old life convict's premature release request after 32 years in jail.
The court quashed the judicial department's memo rejecting his request for premature release.
The bench stated that jails are correctional homes aimed at reforming inmates and reintegrating them into society.
Justices Arijit Banerjee and Apurba Sinha Ray allowed the appeal filed by Babulal Jadab alias Babulal Yadav.
The court found the logic that the petitioner could commit similar offences due to his age to be unsound.
- Who
- Babulal Jadab alias Babulal Yadav, a 51-year-old life convict
- What
- The Calcutta High Court ordered the reconsideration of his premature release request
- When
- The decision was made on January 22
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, India
- Why
- The court believed jails are correctional homes with the hope of reforming inmates and reintegrating them into society
- Petitioner's Name
- Babulal Jadab alias Babulal Yadav
- Years Spent in Jail
- 32
- Petitioner's Age
- 51
- Court's Decision Date
- January 22
- Judges Involved
- Justices Arijit Banerjee and Apurba Sinha Ray