Supreme Court Grants Vikas Yadav Furlough in Nitish Katara Murder Case
Nitish Katara murder case: SC grants convict Vikas Yadav 10-day furlough
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The Supreme Court of India has granted Vikas Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, a 10-day furlough starting May 12, 2026. Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence, sought the release to spend time with family and arrange a fine of ₹50 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD). His previous furlough requests faced opposition from the victim's family.
- 01Vikas Yadav has been granted a 10-day furlough by the Supreme Court.
- 02Yadav is serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara.
- 03He requested furlough to spend time with family and arrange for a fine.
- 04The victim's family opposed the furlough, citing concerns over Yadav's conduct.
- 05The case raises questions about the influence of convicted individuals in securing furlough.
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The Supreme Court of India has granted Vikas Yadav, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case, a 10-day furlough starting from May 12, 2026. Yadav, who is serving a 25-year sentence for the murder committed in 2002, requested the furlough to reconnect with family and arrange payment of a ₹50 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD) fine mandated by his sentence. His previous requests for furlough have been met with opposition from the victim's mother, Neelam Katara, and other parties, who argue that Yadav's conduct does not warrant such leniency. The court noted that influential convicts have received furloughs in the past, raising concerns about fairness in the justice system. Yadav's case highlights ongoing debates about the rights of convicts and the implications of their social ties and conduct while incarcerated.
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The furlough may set a precedent for future requests by convicts, raising concerns about justice and the influence of powerful individuals.
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