Supreme Court dismisses gangster Abu Salem’s plea for release

The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of gangster Abu Salem seeking release from custody, rejecting his claim that he has completed a 25-year prison term. The court ruled that Salem has not completed 25 years since his incarceration began on November 11, 2005. This decision was reported by multiple sources.

The court’s dismissal came after reviewing Salem’s appeal, which claimed he was eligible for release based on the duration of his imprisonment. However, the court noted that from the date of his incarceration, Salem has not completed the required 25 years. Experts have highlighted the need for safeguards in India’s legal and regulatory frameworks, especially concerning minors and online interactions. They pointed out that current laws lack verifiable age-gating mechanisms or parental consent protocols to protect children from risks such as grooming, trafficking, and exploitation. The absence of such safeguards exposes children to significant harms affecting their dignity, privacy, safety, and well-being.