How long is Melly sentenced for? The attempted murder rap that got him a sentence of 14 years, of which he served almost nine.

How long is a life sentence? If they are granted parole, an offender serving a life sentence will spend the rest of their life under the supervision of the PBC. This means that the PBC will impose restrictions on the offender’s freedom to protect society and any victims while the offender lives in society.

Is life imprisonment for life? The Supreme Court of India defined life imprisonment as confinement for the balance of the convict’s natural life in the case of Bhagirath and Ors v. Delhi Administration (1985). If a person is sentenced to life in prison, he must serve a minimum of 14 years there and a maximum of their entire life.