Life sentence in India. The courts have interpreted differently the definition of life sentence.The period spent in confinement should not include parole and furlough SC had opined that it should be 14 years of incarceration.Different yardstick seem to apply and there is no uniformity.There is agreement in requesting for parole and remission of sentence after certain period. Death sentence of heinous crimes is often commutted into life sentence by which it is assumed that the victim and family get relief of sort.What is meant by good behaviour in prison? .Any aberration will lead to solitary confinement , denial of facility and enhancement of the sentence Prisoners on parole participate in election propaganda and some are left in conjunction with elections to promote parties interest. This abuse of freedom during parole cannot be justified and restrictiions should be rigorously imposed on public interactions. The society does not even recollect .the intensity of gruesome crimes The recent releases of Bilkis Bano accused and Rajiv Ghandi assassins raises eyebrows. The living victims are tormented with fear psychosis How do authorities certify reformation the criminal mind and intent of criminals.The tendencies cannot be gauzed from life in confined atmosphere as prisoners are always on best behaviour.The statements of Nalini are shocking Expressing her innocence and casting aspersions of being framed after protracted proceedings The Govt seem to secretely considers political interests in an attempt to reduce prison management , overcrowding .and maintenance expense and that is understandable, as it is the society that bears the burden Good behaviour is subjective term and uniformity of period will be more objective not likely to interpretation of bias After release such convicts should be housed in open reformatories to see their adjustments
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim.