Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: The Bittersweet Case of Rasik Mandal The Supreme Court's order granting interim bail to 105 year old life convict Rasik Mandal has sparked a mix of emotions among those who see it as a belated act of clemency.
For the centenarian's family, it brings relief; for others, it's a miscarriage of justice. Rasik Mandal's saga is a poignant reminder of India's troubled record in criminal justice.
Convicted in 1994 for murder at age 68, he spent over three decades behind bars. His appeal was dismissed by the Calcutta High Court in 2018 and the Supreme Court rejected his plea in 2019.