On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India intervened to protect Snehil Sharma, a judicial officer who was kidnapped as a minor in March 2008, from ongoing threats posed by his kidnappers. The court ruled that the convicts, currently serving life sentences for the crime, cannot be granted parole or remission without prior permission from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This decision follows Sharma's petition detailing persistent intimidation and threats from the convicts, especially when they sought early release. The court ordered enhanced security measures for Sharma and his family, instructing police in Delhi and Kurukshetra, Haryana, to conduct a fresh threat assessment. The case underscores significant gaps in existing victim protection frameworks, particularly regarding the rights of victims in parole and remission processes. The Supreme Court had previously halted the release of the convicts in December 2025, recognizing the need for better protections for victims of serious crimes.