The Supreme Court has rul
ed that that presidential remission could not be granted to rape offenders, a private TV channel reported.
The SC While hearing
an appeal on Thursday submitted by a rape convict Hab
ib Ullah for obtaining remission during jail term, the court rejected his plea and rul
ed that no rape convict condemned for rape of women and children would be allowed any leniency. A
ccording to the SC ruling, the convict will not be entitled to any remission or facility provided by the jail authorities to common prisoners during their terms.
The Supreme Court issued this order to prevent r
ape incidents against women and children.
