The odd part
The department waited for the convict to complete a full 13-year zodiac cycle of freedom before reminding him of his life sentence.
What happened
In a peak display of administrative patience, the Delhi High Court flagged a 'systemic failure' where a murder convict was allowed to enjoy his 'fruit of liberty' for 13 years despite his appeal being dismissed in 2012. The authorities apparently decided to give the convict a decade-long sabbatical to reflect on his life choices before finally noticing he was supposed to be in jail on October 13, 2025.