In 2014, his sentence and that of two others, Murugan and Santhan (both Sri Lankans), was commuted to life. On 19 February 2014, Government of Tamil Nadu announced its decision to release him along with six other convicts. In compliance with the 2015 verdict, the Tamil Nadu government wrote to the Centre on March 2, 2016, proposing the grant of remission to the convicts. In 1998, 26 people were sentenced to death for the conspiracy, but a year later the Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of only four of them – Nalini, Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Citing a couplet from ‘Thirukural’, he indicated that lack of proper planning would not yield results. The Bench too noted how a decision was not forthcoming despite the State government’s recommendation. The execution of the three convicts was scheduled for 9 September 2011. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Murugan and Santhan, both 41, and Arivu alias Perarivalan, 37, were sentenced to death in January 1998 by a Special Anti-Terrorist Court in India on the grounds of their involvement in the assassination of the late Rajiv Gandhi. The recommendation to remit their life sentences was advised by the Cabinet under Article 161. Tamilnadu Government order to execute Perarivalan, Santhan and Murugan. “The Jayalalithaa-led government is an example of that Thirukkural on the issue of release of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan,” he said reacting to the Supreme Court order. However, the death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment in April 2000 for Nalini and in February 2014 for Perarivalan, Santhan and Murugan. [9] He completed his Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering at the time of arrest. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners — Santhan and Murugan — on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre. In 2014, the top court commuted the death penalty of Perarivalan and two other convicts (Murugan and Santhan) to life sentences. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. The court, however, noted in its short order that the “Solicitor General submitted that the application filed by the petitioner [Perarivalan] under Article 161 of the Constitution of India shall be considered within four weeks from today. The Hindu Explains | How effective are the two COVID-19 vaccines rolled out in India, and are there concerns about safety? Besides Perarivalan, other six convicts sentenced to life include Nalini Sriharan, her husband Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami had called for a cabinet meeting to discuss their release and it was unanimously agreed that they could be granted freedom given that they had spent over 30 years in prison. Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit would take a decision “as per the Constitution” in the next three or four days on the plea for release filed by A.G. Perarivalan, who is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta orally informed the Supreme Court on Thursday. 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In 2014, his sentence and that of two others, Murugan and Santhan (both Sri Lankans), was commuted to life. 20 February, 2014: The Centre stayed the freedom of Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. In a major relief to the three death row convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed for eight weeks the execution of the sentence. Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan and others were charged with criminal conspiracy that led to Gandhi’s killing. Question Corner: How do butterflies fly with such small bodies and large wings? [13] His death penalty was commuted to life term imprisonment after a Supreme Court verdict on 18 February 2014. 123) Angappa Naicken Street, Chennai 600 001. The seven convicts, who are serving a life sentence, are Murugan, Santhan, AG Perarivalan, Nalini, Robert Pyas, Jayakumar, and Ravichandran. List this matter after four weeks”. On October 8, 1999, Justices Thomas, Wadhwa and Quadri reconfirmed the death sentences. The CBI officer who took his confession, the judge who sentenced him to … Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. He is on life imprisonment along with Murugan and Santhan who were other two convicts of the same case. The recommendation is pending for over two years. The President also rejected in August 2011 three mercy petitions of Murugan, Santhan and Arivu alias Perarivalan, assassins of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (Union Of India v Sriharan @,Murugan & Ors., 2014). The new turn of events came as a surprise, as Additional Solicitor General K.M. 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Three assassins named Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan, LTTE soldiers convicted in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination are scheduled for a death sentence on September 9, 2011. The recommendation is pending for over two years. A. G. Perarivalan is a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. With PTI inputs On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan-- on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre. During the 20 years of incarceration none of them have even once seen the outside world through release on parole, family reasons or other grounds. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Mr. Mehta’s submission came in the beginning of the court’s second day of hearing of a petition filed by Perarivalan, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and advocate Prabu Ramasubramanian, highlighting the long delay on the part of the Governor to decide on the Cabinet recommendation. [12], He was arrested on 11 June 1991 at Periyar Thidal, Chennai by Central Bureau of Investigation officers. Karunanidhi and Jayalalitha playing drama instead of saving the lives of Murugan,Santhan and Perarivalan. Their sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court of India in May 1999. They were sentenced to death in January 1998 by a TADA designated court on grounds of involvement in assignation of Rajiv Gandhi along with 23 others. He is on life imprisonment along with Murugan and Santhan who were other two convicts of the same case. File. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had informed the apex court and had said that the Governor will make a decision on the matter within three-four days. Nalini, Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan filed petitions in the Supreme Court, seeking a review of the death sentences awarded to them. [7][8] His parents were followers of Periyar who is the founder of Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu. [14] After a wait of over two years, the Centre rejected the State’s proposal, saying this was an unparalleled act in the annals of crimes committed in this country. In a letter, which was handed over to Mr Purohit by Mr Stalin at the Raj Bhavan, he said the DMK has been continuously demanding the release of seven convicts--Nalini, V.Sriharan alias Murugan, Santhan, A.G.Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Robert Pyas and P.Ravichandran--who were undergoing the long endless agony of imprisonment for about 30 years. A. G. Perarivalan (born 1971) is a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit will decide in 3-4 days on the state government’s 2018 recommendation to grant remission to A G Perarivalan, who is serving life term in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday. English தமிழ். The CBI officer who took his confession, ... including Perarivalan, Santhan and Murugan. RE: Commutation petition as per Art. Printable version | Jan 24, 2021 4:54:08 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajiv-gandhi-assassination-case-tamil-nadu-governor-will-decide-on-perarivalan-plea-in-3-4-days/article33625615.ece. M C Rajan Chennai August 31, 2011 UPDATED: September 1, 2011 15:40 IST. The Tamil Nadu cabinet had passed a resolution in September 2018 to release the convicts and had forwarded it to governor Banwarilal Purohit. On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court asked the Governor to decide the pardon plea as he “deemed fit”. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. The President of India rejected the clemency pleas of Murugan and two others on death row, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan and A G Perarivalan alias Arivu in August 2011. Reacting to the variation in what Mr. Mehta said and what is recorded in the court order, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said Perarivalan’s side was planning to mention the case in court for a clarification. In 2015, Perarivalan applied for pardon to … M C Rajan Chennai August 31, 2011 UPDATED: September 1, 2011 15:40 IST. Arrested at the age of 19 in the case, Perarivalan had been sentenced to death in May 1999 on the charge of purchasing an 8-volt battery used by the assassins to trigger the belt bomb that killed Rajiv Gandhi. Jailed 27 Years for Assassination He Knew Nothing About, Perarivalan Deserves a New Life. Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, and the Academic Achievements of Assassins Tim King Salem-News.com. In a letter, which was handed over to Mr Purohit by Mr Stalin at the Raj Bhavan, he said the DMK has been continuously demanding the release of seven convicts--Nalini, V.Sriharan alias Murugan, Santhan, A.G.Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Robert Pyas and P.Ravichandran--who were undergoing the long endless agony of imprisonment for about 30 years. The clemency petition for Santhan , Murugan and Perarivalan was submitted in 1999 and kept pending for last 12 years until they were rejected by your office in July –August 2011. The seven were Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Nalini, Robert Payas, Jayakumar and Ravichandran. 161 of the constitution of the Constitution of India to commute the death sentence of the three prisoners, Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan … Though Mr. Mehta’s submission was made during the hearing of Perarivalan’s case, the State Cabinet had made the recommendation to remit the life sentences of seven convicts, including Perarivalan, on September 9, 2018, Additional Advocate General of Tamil Nadu Balaji Srinivasan confirmed. Other than Perarivalan, the other convicts are Nalini, Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. RE: Commutation petition as per Art. Besides Perarivalan other six convicts sentenced to life imprisonment include Nalini Sriharan her husband Murugan Santhan Jayakumar Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. E-mail: rightstn@gmail.com, Phone: 91-44- 25352459 PEOPLE'S UNION FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES- TAMIL NADU AND PUDUCHERRY URGENT PETITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA: STOP HANGING PERARIVALAN, MURUGAN, SANTHAN DEVENDRANATH DASS AND DEVINDER PAL SINGH To The President of India WE THE UNDERSIGNED petition you to reconsider your decision to reject the mercy petitions of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan, the three accused involved in the conspiracy to assassinate former Prime Minister … On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Arrested at the age of 19 in the case, Perarivalan had been sentenced to death in May 1999 on the charge of purchasing an 8-volt battery used by the assassins to trigger the belt bomb that killed Rajiv Gandhi. ", "Supreme Court verdict holds out hope for Rajiv case convicts", "Rajiv Gandhi murder: Tamil Nadu to free plotters", "News / National : Book by death row convict", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A._G._Perarivalan&oldid=999584933, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Bought and supplied two batteries which were used to detonate the bomb that killed, An Appeal From The Death Row (Rajiv Murder Case – The Truth Speaks) – The book was released by, This page was last edited on 10 January 2021, at 23:09. In final volume of his autobiography, The Presidential Years, formally released on Tuesday, he asserts that he couldn't be “neutral between stability and instability”. Vellore, October 12, 2011: The three convicts in the death row –Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan – charged with conspiracy in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and lodged in Vellore prison, said in an interview in October 2011 that they believed they could be free men soon. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. Other than Perarivalan, the other convicts are Nalini, Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. The other life convicts are Nalini, Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. [1][2][4][5][6], Perarivalan was born on 30 July 1971 in Jolarpet, Tamil Nadu to Gnanasekaran alias Kuyildasan and Arputham Ammal. On 18 February 2014, a Supreme Court Bench of the Chief Justice of India, P Sathasivam, and Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Shiva Kirti Singh, commuted the death sentences of Perarivalan along with two other convicts, Murugan and Santhan, into life term imprisonment. Other than Perarivalan, the other convicts are Nalini, Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. Perarivalan, Murugan and Santhan PEOPLE'S UNION FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES- TAMIL NADU AND PUDUCHERRY Hussaina Manzil, III Floor, 255 (old No. A. G. Perarivalan (born 1971) is a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- … We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. 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The constitutional power of pardon of the President or Governor was “untouchable and unapproachable and cannot suffer the vicissitudes of simple legislative processes”, he had explained from the Sriharan judgment. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- … In a major relief to the three death row convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed for eight weeks the execution of the sentence. On Wednesday, Justice Rao termed the Governor’s delay “extraordinary”. [10] He completed his bachelor of computer applications and master of computer applications degrees through the Indira Gandhi National Open University while still in prison. 161 of the constitution of the Constitution of India to commute the death sentence of the three prisoners, Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan currently lodged in Vellore Central Prison. The traders’ body has also requested the Union of India to frame guidelines to govern big technology companies. The Bench too noted how a decision was not forthcoming despite the State government’s recommendation. In 2014, the top court commuted the death penalty of Perarivalan and two other convicts (Murugan and Santhan) to life sentences. Growing numbers believe men Convicted in Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination should be freed after 20 Years of looming death. The seven convicts, who are serving a life sentence, are Murugan, Santhan, AG Perarivalan, Nalini, Robert Pyas, Jayakumar, and Ravichandran. Besides Perarivalan other six convicts sentenced to life imprisonment include Nalini Sriharan her husband Murugan Santhan Jayakumar Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. Tamil News, Tamil Nadu, Latest News, Why after years of delay the TN Governor will decide on Perarivalan’s pardon soon On Wednesday, Justice Rao termed the Governor’s delay “extraordinary”. The Tamil Nadu cabinet had passed a resolution in September 2018 to release the convicts and had forwarded it to governor Banwarilal Purohit. The execution of the three convicts was scheduled for 9 September 2011. The assassination case was probed by the CBI. Nataraj, for the Centre, had argued on Wednesday that the pleas for pardon and release should go to the President instead of the Governor. The execution of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan was scheduled for Sept 9. advertisement. While the crime committed is heinous, there are a number of reasons that should permit commutation of their sentence to life imprisonment. Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan and the others were charged with criminal conspiracy that led to Gandhi's killing. Three days after the court order, on September 9, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet made the recommendation to the Governor to release the prisoners. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. He was charged with providing a 9-volt battery for the explosive device to assassination conspirator Sivarasan. Supreme Court had commuted the death sentence of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan on the ground of 11 years delay in considering their mercy pleas. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. Besides Perarivalan, the other life convicts are Nalini, Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. A Special Anti-Terrorist Court sentenced them to death in January 1998; the Supreme Court of India conirmed it in May 1999. On Wednesday, Justice Rao termed the Governor’s delay as “extraordinary”. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. The execution of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan was scheduled for Sept 9. advertisement. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, S Abdul Nazeer and Indu Malhotra, hearing a … Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. The Centre had, for the first time, raised the point about the Governor’s power to grant remission to Perarivalan under Article 161 in November last. He is on life imprisonment along with Murugan and Santhan who were other two convicts of the same case. Mr. Sankaranarayanan said the Centre’s rejection in 2018 of the Tamil Nadu government proposal to remit the sentence of the convicts under Section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) did not stop the convicts from separately moving the Governor for pardon under Article 161. AG Perarivalan, Nalini and Murugan were given life terms in the case along with Suthenthira Raja alias Santhan, Robert Payas, Jayakumar and Ravichandran in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. 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Besides AG Perarivalan, other six convicts sentenced to life imprisonment include Nalini Sriharan and her husband Murugan, and Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and … The three accused, Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan had been awarded the death penalty in 1997 by the TADA Court and the same was confirmed by the Supreme Court in 1999. The Madras High Court on Tuesday gra Rajiv Gandhi was murdered by an LTTE suicide group at Sriperumbudur village, 50 kms from Chennai on 21st May 1991. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre. Besides Perarivalan, other six convicts sentenced to life imprisonment include Nalini Sriharan, her husband Murugan, Santhan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran and Robert Pyas. Commute the death sentence of Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan; Reiterate the call of the UN General Assembly to establish a moratorium on executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty ( Resolution 62-149 ), and pointing out that India’s decision to resume executions after a seven-year gap would go against regional and global trends towards abolition of the death penalty. The release of Nalini, Robert Pious, Jayakumar and Ravichandran was stayed due to 'procedural lapses'. A. G. Perarivaalan. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- … [11] In 2012, he scored highest ever mark among prisoners in Plus Two examination with 91.33 percent. The State wanted the Centre to concur. The decision to release all the seven convicts was taken in line with the September six, 2018 Supreme Court order.Based on the Apex Court order, which had asked the Governor to consider the mercy plea of Perarivalan for premature release, the Cabinet had recommended to the Governor to release all the convicts under Article 161 of Constitution. He is on life imprisonment along with Murugan and Santhan who were other two convicts of the same case. The President of India rejected the clemency pleas of Murugan and two others on death row, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan and A G Perarivalan alias Arivu in August 2011. September 5, 2011 Smt. The Constitution Bench, in a majority decision, had held that the States cannot unilaterally remit the sentences of life convicts in cases investigated by a Central agency under a Central law. Among three, Murugan and Santhan, both in their forties, are Sri Lankans whereas Arivu alias Perarivalan, 37, is a citizen of India. But Mr. Sankaranarayanan had consistently argued that a convict was free to choose between the President and the Governor for pardon. Nalini Sriharan's plea seeking direction to Guv for early release dismissed 18 Jul, 2019, 01.43 PM IST. AG Perarivalan, Nalini and Murugan were given life terms in the case along with Suthenthira Raja alias Santhan, Robert Payas, Jayakumar and Ravichandran in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. In earlier hearings, the senior advocate had referred to the Constitution Bench’s judgment in the Union of India versus Sriharan of December 2015, which said the “exercise of executive clemency” was “vested in the President or the Governor”. They then petitioned the Indian president. In 2013, he got gold medal by topping a diploma course examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu Open University. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. [15], "Gnani Sankaran: Should the state kill in the name of law? 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