New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who sought a transfer from Delhi's Mandoli jail to a prison in his home state of Karnataka or a nearby state.
A bench, comprising Justices Bela Trivedi and P B Varale, observed that Chandrashekhar had made society "unsafe" and emphasized that courts must consider the rights of victims as well when accused persons claim violations of liberty.
"He made society so unsafe. Some people should also think about the other side. See what will happen to the victims. Every time, you are harping about the rights of the accused. Who will think of victims?" the bench remarked.
The Court strongly criticized Chandrashekhar for repeatedly fi...