* Court Hearing Of Bhai Gurmeet Singh's Petition For Permanent Release *

[WaljinderSingh]

On Thursday 30th January, the state government sought time from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to clear it’s stand on the petition for premature release, filed by one of the Burail Jail three - Gurmeet Singh.

SOPW have been helping with Gurmeet Singh’s application for extension of parole and/or permanent release - only last week, he returned to jail after his parole leave ended and no further extension was granted. The basis of his petition is that having completed 18 years in prison, Gurmeet Singh should be considered for release, as are other life prisoners who have served at least 14 years.

Although notices were issued on 22nd January, the Chandigarh administration as well as the Centre, also failed to file their replies in this case. The date for the next hearing has been set for Tuesday 18th February.

Sikh Organisation For Prisoners Welfare (SOPW)