Apex Court Extends Parole For A.G. Perarivalan By A Week

Instructing the police to accompany AG Perarivalan during his medical check-ups, the Apex Court on November 23 lengthened his parole by one week. Perarivalan, who is serving a life sentence for Rajiv Gandi's assassination was earlier granted parole by Madras High Court, which was due on November 23. The 46-year-old had been awarded a death sentence which was reduced to life imprisonment in 2018. He has been imprisoned since 1991.