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life imprisonment

a sentence of incarceration for a lengthy time. In some states ‘life’ may mean ‘whole life.’ Mostly there are provisions for a minimum term or for parole or for pardon or some combination. In the UK the sentencing judge will specify the time to be served without parole and there have been some ‘whole life’ cases. If released on parole the prisoner is on licence and maybe recalled to serve the rest of the sentence if there is further offending.

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The convict named, Raghuveer Singh, was sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case by the Madhya Pradesh High Court for killing his wife", Katara told ANI.

SC asks MP govt to fix jail term in life sentences

The Dagupan RTC Branch 41 gave out a life imprisonment on Amina Emam and imposed a fine of P800,000 also for selling illegal drugs.

DOJ says minor, 5 others convicted of drug offenses

The additional district and session judge Syed Kamal Hussain Shah awarded the sentence of life imprisonment to one Aamir Ahmad who had allegedly killed Eid Bad Shah resident of Tatterkhel in the limits of Latamber police station about two years ago.

DEO warns heads of 48 educational institutions

We offer to introduce a life imprisonment without the amnesty, as well as administrative measures against parents.

Kyrgyzstan's ombudsman proposes to introduce life imprisonment without amnesty for pedophiles

The Turkish Foreign Ministry had itself strongly condemned the sentences handed out in the 'Operation Room' case, in which 14 were sentenced to death and 37 to life imprisonment.

Egypt condemns Turkey's 'unacceptable interference' in judicial affairs

Tahsin E[currency]ahinkaya (89), who was also sentenced to life imprisonment in the same trial by the 10th High Criminal Court in Ankara, is also bedridden at GATA and suffering from an undiagnosed illnesses.

Former military chief Gen. Evren suffering from Alzheimer's disease

TEHRAN (FNA)- An Al-Qaeda terrorist, sentenced to life imprisonment in the US, said that members of the Saudi royal family sponsored the terrorist network in the 1990s.

Terrorist Says Al-Qaeda Attacks Sponsored by Saudi Royal Family

Synopsis: Consistent with recent years, 63% of Americans say they favor the death penalty for convicted murderers, and when given a choice, they prefer the death penalty (50%) over life imprisonment (45%) as the better punishment for murder.

Americans' Support for Death Penalty Stable

The Makati Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) was commended yesterday for its no-nonsense drive against illegal drugs that led to the conviction of six offenders, all sentenced to life imprisonment, for violation of R.

Makati's drive leads to life terms for 6 drug offenders

The court had earlier this month commuted death sentences awarded to Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan to life imprisonment due to inordinate delay by the federal authorities to decide on their mercy pleas.

Supreme Court stays release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

Faiz Mattawa Hamad al-Khor, jailed since '85, sentenced to life imprisonment.

Israel Okays List of 26 Palestinian Prisoners to be Released

THE Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment to six people involved in the murder of Matka king Suresh Bhagat.