Katara case: HC refuses early hearing of Yadav’s parole
21 Feb 2015 6:40 AM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday declined early hearing of a parole plea moved by Vikas Yadav, serving 30 years jail term without remission for the murder of Nitish Katara, saying the application if taken after one month will not make any difference.
Justice A K Pathak refused to hear the plea early, even as Vikas’ counsel Sumeet Verma contended that his client was “suffering” as his right under Article 14 (equality before law) is being violated.
The court, however, turned down the counsel’s contention and asked whether or not “he can argue Article 14 in the criminal case” and how is he (Vikas) suffering.
On the court’s query, Verma submitted that Vikas was not treated at par with other convicts and his plea is pending since August 2014.
Rejecting the argument, the court said: “One year and one month more will not make any difference. Whether you (convict) are happy or unhappy I will not prepone the date.” The matter will heard on March 17, the judge added.
Vikas, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, has sought three months’ parole on the ground that he has to visit his 93-year-old grandfather, who has undergone angioplasty. He said that he has been in jail for the past 13 years and his conduct has been good throughout.
Vikas also said that he wishes to challenge in the Supreme Court the High Court verdict in the murder case and requires time to prepare his appeal.
Justice A K Pathak refused to hear the plea early, even as Vikas’ counsel Sumeet Verma contended that his client was “suffering” as his right under Article 14 (equality before law) is being violated.
The court, however, turned down the counsel’s contention and asked whether or not “he can argue Article 14 in the criminal case” and how is he (Vikas) suffering.
On the court’s query, Verma submitted that Vikas was not treated at par with other convicts and his plea is pending since August 2014.
Rejecting the argument, the court said: “One year and one month more will not make any difference. Whether you (convict) are happy or unhappy I will not prepone the date.” The matter will heard on March 17, the judge added.
Vikas, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, has sought three months’ parole on the ground that he has to visit his 93-year-old grandfather, who has undergone angioplasty. He said that he has been in jail for the past 13 years and his conduct has been good throughout.
Vikas also said that he wishes to challenge in the Supreme Court the High Court verdict in the murder case and requires time to prepare his appeal.
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