Supreme Court Grants Furlough to Nitish Katara Murder Convict Vikas Yadav for Holi

The Supreme Court granted furlough to Vikas Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence without remission for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, allowing him to spend Holi with his family until March 7. The Delhi High Court had earlier denied his furlough request, citing statutory ineligibility. The complainant's counsel opposed the relief, but the Supreme Court emphasized the potential for reformation and urged moving beyond past grievances. Yadav must surrender by the deadline, with additional security measures permitted.