Supreme Court judge asks PM to release Pak prisoner
The Supreme Court judge has appealed to the PM on humanitarian grounds under Article 72 of the Constitution. He points out that Dr. Chishty is very old and infirm and claims "it will be a disgrace for our country if he dies in jail". Arguing that "time is of the essence in the matter", Justice Katju concludes that "if a pardon is granted it will enhance the prestige of India."
