A complaint has been filed with the Governor against the cabinet decision to grant leniency to Karanar murder case accused Sherin. The complaint was filed by public activist Paychira Nawas. No complaints have been received, and the Raj Bhavan had informed yesterday that it would examine the matter in detail if it receives a complaint. (Relevant part of the complaint)
A decision was taken to release Sherin, a female convict sentenced to life imprisonment in the Chengannur Bhaskara Karanar murder case, with a commutation of sentence, and to submit this recommendation to the Honorable Governor. Such a decision was taken without following any legal matters or seeking detailed legal advice.
Several media outlets have reported that the decision to grant Sherin a life sentence without giving any relief to the other male convicts in the Karanar murder case and those convicted in several other cases is a special interest of a constituent minister in the state cabinet. Sherin, who has been sentenced to three life terms, will only have to serve those sentences together. The government recommended her for a sentence reduction after she had served 14 years in prison.
It is my humble request that the heinous criminal Sherin should not be given any leniency under any circumstances, and that an investigative agency be assigned to investigate the paroles granted to this accused during this period, in a way that is irregular, irregular, and in violation of rules and laws.
