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July 25, 2005
Inmate accidentally kept in prison for half a century
An inmate in the Indian judicial system was lost in the red tape, and ended up being incarcerated for over 50 years, without ever being charged with a crime. Eventually, he was released after paying a fine of 2 cents.
Strangely, even his relatives and family members forgot about Machang Lalung.
Last year, local human rights activists brought Machang's case to the attention of the National Human Rights Commission, which took up the case immediately and sought his release.
He was finally freed last week after paying a token personal bond of one rupee (two cents).
Supreme Court Justice nominee John Roberts was unavailable for comment.
Posted by Peenie Wallie on July 25, 2005 at 10:17 AM
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