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Gangster Abu Salem seeks early release: The maths behind his 25-year prison term

August 08, 2025 5:06 pm

India promised Portugal at the time of the gangster’s extradition in 2005 that he would not be sentenced for longer than 25 years. But when do these 25 years begin? Salem has been writing to the government and moving courts asking for premature release.

1993 serial blasts: Bombay HC says Abu Salem’s 25-year jail term prima facie not over yet

July 07, 2025 11:19 pm

In September 2017, Salem was convicted in the Mumbai serial blasts case. Two years earlier, in 2015, he had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of Mumbai-based builder Pradeep Jain

1993 Mumbai serial blasts: Gangster Abu Salem moves HC seeking remission, premature release

February 19, 2025 12:07 am

Salem, through advocate Farhana Shah, claimed that he has completed nearly 25 years in prison as per extradition treaty between India and Portugal

Can’t provide release date of Abu Salem now: CBI

October 17, 2024 11:13 pm

Salem has spent over 23 years and eight months in jail, as he was sentenced to life imprisonment in two cases.

Gangster Abu Salem moves HC against prison transfer, claims 'threat to life'

July 03, 2024 11:45 pm

Salem had claimed before the sessions court that Taloja jail was 'very safe for him' and there was a 'conspiracy to kill him' as he was likely to be released in a few months and he could be attacked by members of rival gangs in other jails in Maharashtra.

Court rejects gangster Abu Salem's plea challenging prison transfer

June 26, 2024 11:28 am

But the order will not be implemented till July 3 for Salem to file appeal in High Court

Abu Salem seeks reduced jail time in case sentencing

January 15, 2024 10:36 pm

Salem was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015 for the murder of Pradeep Jain, a builder in Mumbai.

Monica Bedi says 'strange things' happen to her in relationships, admits she's having trouble finding love: 'Don't want to make a mistake again'

July 18, 2023 1:54 pm

In addition to finding it difficult to get a house, or get work, Monica Bedi said that her past has also impacted her chances of finding love.

Monica Bedi admits her past has impacted 'future prospects', says filmmakers are 'hesitant' to work with her: 'There are a lot of obstacles'

July 18, 2023 11:10 am

Monica Bedi was best known in the 1990s for being gangster Abu Salem's girlfriend. She also appeared in a handful of movies across languages, and is now looking to make a comeback.

Gangster Salem allowed to be present in Lucknow court during arguments in fake passport case

August 09, 2022 10:50 am

He is currently lodged in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai and is serving life imprisonment for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Abu Salem Sentenced To Life, 2 Get Death In Mumbai Blasts Case

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm