**Supreme Court Grants Bail to Gangster Arun Gawli in 2007 Murder Case**
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Arun Gawli, a former gangster and politician, who has been serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena councillor Kamlakar Jamsandekar. The decision was made by a bench comprising Justices M M Sundaresh and N Kotiswar Singh, who acknowledged that Gawli has spent over 17 years in prison and is now over 76 years old.
Gawli, who represented Mumbai’s Chinchpokli constituency as an MLA from 2004 to 2009, was arrested in connection with Jamsandekar’s murder. In August 2012, a Mumbai sessions court convicted him, sentencing him to life imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 17 lakh. The Bombay High Court upheld this verdict in 2019, leading Gawli to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail comes as Gawli awaits a hearing for his appeal against the Bombay High Court’s ruling, which is scheduled for February 2026. This development marks a significant moment in Gawli’s long legal battle.
As the case progresses, it raises questions about the implications of his release and the ongoing discussions surrounding justice and rehabilitation for individuals with lengthy prison sentences.
**FAQ**
**Q: What was Arun Gawli convicted for?**
A: Arun Gawli was convicted for the murder of Shiv Sena councillor Kamlakar Jamsandekar in 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
