For detaining a convict beyond the period of conviction, Supreme court directed payment of compensation by State One Bolha Kumhar was convicted for rape and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. On an appeal by him to the Rajasthan High Court, his sentence was reduced to 7 years. Against the judgment of the High Court, he approached the Supreme Court. When the case was taken up for admission, Mr.A.Sirajudeen, senior advocate pointed out the illegal confinement of the petitioner and prayed for immediate release and also compensation. On a notice by the Supreme Court,

[7/12, 21:40] Sekarreporter1: For detaining a convict beyond the period of conviction, Supreme court directed payment of compensation by State
One Bolha Kumhar was convicted for rape and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. On an appeal by him to the Rajasthan High Court, his sentence was reduced to 7 years. Against the judgment of the High Court, he approached the Supreme Court. When the case was taken up for admission, Mr.A.Sirajudeen, senior advocate pointed out the illegal confinement of the petitioner and prayed for immediate release and also compensation.
On a notice by the Supreme Court, the State Government released the petitioner.
In this case, the judgment was delivered by the bench consisting of Ajit Rasthogi and C.T.Ravikumar.
For the illegal confinement of the petitioner, the Supreme Court directed the State Government to pay him compensation of Rs.7.5 lakhs.
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