When his acquittal is being on the table of debate with a certain people opposing the verdict, a former Supreme Court judge has said that Perarivalan should have been released much earlier. 

Earlier, the court has observed that the incident was three decades old and that there was no enmity between the accused and the victim and that no weapon was used by the accused. 

The apex court was of the view that the inappropriate delay in deciding Perarivalan's early release plea by the Governor under Article 161 has warranted his release.

The Congress party has apparently shown it has been on a different page and the party has criticized the judgement of releasing Perarivalan. 

"I convey my regards and welcome him. This judgement is a victory for state autonomy and federalism", MK Stalin said in his statement.

Perarivalan had addressed the media for the first time in three decades during which he thanked his mother for her fight. 

As the verdict has turned heads from across the nation, let's take a look at Article 142 and the notable cases which had got its invocation.

The Supreme Court has on Wednesday invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and released Perarivalan, who was already on bail.

The apex court has directed the Union government and the states to refrain from registering any new FIR, continuing any investigation, or taking any coercive steps under the sedition law. 

The court has also noted that Perarivalan's conduct in jail was good, and that he is being discriminated against under Article 14 of the Constitution - the right to equality.