Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea: Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in the Beant Singh assassination case. Hawara seeks transfer from Tihar Jail in Delhi to a prison in Punjab.
The hearing, originally scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, was postponed for two weeks. This decision followed a request by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Chandigarh Administration. The exact reasons for the adjournment were not specified in the court proceedings.
The postponement leaves Hawara’s plea pending, raising further questions about the legal process and the timeline for a potential resolution. The case continues to attract significant public attention given its sensitive nature and historical context. The next hearing will be crucial in determining the future course of action. The outcome will have implications for similar cases involving inter-state prisoner transfers and the rights of convicts.
