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Crime
SC reserves order on premature release of convicts in ex-MLA Relu Ram Punia murder case
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 10:54 AM
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The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on a plea for premature release of two convicts in the murder of former MLA Relu Ram Punia and eight family members. The court will announce its order after hearing arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court reserved its order on the application for premature release of two convicts in the murder case of former MLA Relu Ram Punia and eight of his family members.
The case pertains to the killing of Punia and his relatives, for which the duo were convicted.
During the hearing, the bench listened to arguments from both sides regarding the plea for early release.
The court indicated that it will deliver its judgment at a later date.
The matter has attracted public interest due to the severity of the crime and the former legislator's status.
The case pertains to the killing of Punia and his relatives, for which the duo were convicted.
During the hearing, the bench listened to arguments from both sides regarding the plea for early release.
The court indicated that it will deliver its judgment at a later date.
The matter has attracted public interest due to the severity of the crime and the former legislator's status.