Supreme Court Shields Judicial Officer from Kidnap Convicts' Threats

The Supreme Court has intervened to ensure the safety of a judicial officer and his family in Delhi, who are reportedly receiving threats from individuals convicted in a high-profile 2008 kidnapping case.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi has mandated the city police to bolster security for the officer. The decision was catalyzed by a plea for protection following menacing signals from the convicts now serving life sentences.

Additionally, Gujarat Police have been directed to evaluate potential threats faced by the officer's brother, also a judicial officer. This ruling includes prohibitions on granting parole or remission to the convicts without high court approval, ensuring a two-week buffer for the petitioner to respond.

(With inputs from agencies.)