AG Perarivalan

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Convict Nalini Sriharan moves SC for THIS reason

Nalini Sriharan had knocked to the Madras High Court seeking the same relief, however, the High Court had refused to entertain the petition, ANI reported.

Aug 11, 2022, 20:13 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan reacts to SC verdict, says 'I have to breathe'

Three days ahead of Rajiv Gandhi's 31st death anniversary, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, who was in jail for over 30 years after being convicted in the assassination of the former PM.

May 18, 2022, 21:16 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: AG Perarivalan approaches Mumbai HC seeking details on Sanjay Dutt’s release

A life convict, AG Perarivalan (a) Arivu, who has languished 29 years in jail in connection with the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case has approached the Mumbai High Court seeking details related to the early release of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who was also convicted under the Arms Act. The decision to approach the high court comes after Perarivalan’s failed attempts to seek more details on the same via an RTI query.

Jul 27, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Consider Rajiv Gandhi's killer's mercy petition as per law: SC to TN Governor

Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu by a woman suicide bomber at an election rally. Fourteen others were also killed in the attack.

Sep 06, 2018, 15:46 PM IST

Mother of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassin seeks mercy killing for son Perarivalan

This comes after President Ram Nath Kovind reportedly rejected Tamil Nadu government's plea to release seven Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts.

Jun 17, 2018, 07:08 AM IST

SC rejects recall plea of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict AG Perarivalan

On January 24, the apex court issued a notice to the CBI after the convict AG Perarivalan had filed the plea.

Mar 14, 2018, 17:15 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC notice to CBI over convict's plea

The apex court has asked the CBI to respond to the plea within three weeks. 

Jan 24, 2018, 11:37 AM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict AG Perarivalan attacked inside Vellore Prison, probe ordered

AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was attacked by fellow prisoner earlier this morning.

Sep 13, 2016, 10:51 AM IST

Centre denies rejecting Tamil Nadu govt's proposal on freeing Rajiv Gandhi assassins

MHA officials said that no decision has been taken yet on the proposal and consultations with the Union Law Ministry are still underway.

Apr 20, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

No freedom for Rajiv Gandhi killers as Centre rejects Tamil Nadu govt's proposal

It is not the first time that the state government had approached the Centre seeking its views on its decision to remit the sentences of the convicts.

Apr 20, 2016, 08:58 AM IST