Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: Lakhan, a 104-year-old man, was released from Kaushambi district jail after spending 43 years behind bars for murder and attempted murder charges. The Allahabad High Court acquitted him earlier this month, marking the end of a decades-long legal battle.
Case Background
- Lakhan, a resident of Gauraye village, was arrested in 1977 in connection with a group clash that resulted in the death of Prabhu Saroj on August 16, 1977.
- In 1982, the District and Sessions Court in Prayagraj sentenced Lakhan and three others to life imprisonment.
- Over the years, three of the four convicts passed away, leaving Lakhan as the sole survivor of the appeal process.
- On May 2, 2025, the Allahabad High Court acquitted Lakhan, leading to his release on May 20, 2025.
Legal Intervention & Release
- The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) played a key role in securing his release.
- Additional District Judge Poornima Pranjal confirmed that Lakhan was safely escorted to his daughter’s home in the Sharira police station area, where he is now residing.
Concerns Over Judicial Delays
- Lakhan’s case has raised serious concerns about judicial delays and prison reform.
- Legal experts and activists are calling for systemic changes to prevent such prolonged detentions in the future.
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