Black Cat Commando Denied Relief by Supreme Court in Dowry Death Case⚖️
Supreme Court Rejects Plea🔍
The Supreme Court today declined to grant relief to a Black Cat Commando accused of murdering his wife, rejecting his plea for exemption from surrendering before the police.
Who is the Accused?🕵️♂️
The Commando, a member of India’s elite National Security Guard (NSG), is facing charges under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to dowry deaths. During the hearing of his Special Leave Petition (SLP), he argued that he had participated in Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory mission following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Court’s Strong Remarks⚡
However, the bench firmly dismissed the argument. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan remarked, “That doesn’t give you immunity. Considering how physically fit you are, you alone could have strangulated your wife.”
No Exemption Granted🚫
The court noted the “gruesome manner” in which the Commando allegedly killed his wife and emphasized that this was not a case where exemption could be granted. Justice Vinod Chandran pointed out that the High Court had already denied similar relief.
Defense’s Argument💬
The Commando’s lawyer contended that the sole allegation against him was that he demanded a motorcycle as dowry and that this claim came from only two witnesses, both close relatives of the deceased, whose testimonies were described as “highly discrepant.”
Final Order📜
Despite this, the Supreme Court refused to grant any reprieve. It issued a notice seeking a response from the prosecution regarding the Special Leave Petition and declined the request for exemption from surrendering.
“We decline the prayer for exemption from surrendering. Issue notice on the SLP, returnable in six weeks,” the bench ordered.
When the Commando’s counsel requested more time for surrender, the court allowed him two weeks to do so.
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