In Brief
An ex-gunner convicted of murder under Indian Penal Code Section 302 appealed his conviction. The Supreme Court found the appeal had no merit regarding the conviction itself, but considered the appellant's situation holistically. After serving over 14 years with excellent jail conduct, and accounting for remission benefits totalling 20 years and 5 months, the Court held the sentence served was disproportionately long compared to the offence. The conviction appeal was dismissed, but the appellant was ordered released immediately from custody.",
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