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Data presented in the state assembly reveals that while three of the convicts were released on parole for over 1,000 days (nearly three years), six others got over 500 days.
Suni was at the court for a proceeding in the 2006 Muhammad Fasal murder case in which he is the main accused.
The parole decision has triggered political controversy, with the opposition UDF accusing the Left government of undermining the legal system and the rule of law.
Despite police objections, the parole was granted.
The government has now put on hold its decision to offer sentence reductions in connection with the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
He was transferred to Ernakulam allegedly against norms.
They also requested a stay on the Kerala High Court order, which previously ruled that the accused should not be granted any form of relaxation before serving 20 years prison.
Satheesan said it was not three, as was till now believed, but four convicts involved in T P's murder that the Pinarayi government attempted to free.
Kannur Jail Superintendent S Sreejith, Assistant Superintendent BG Arun, Prison Officer OV Raghunath were suspended following an order from the Chief Minister's Office.
This list, initially rejected by both the Kerala High Court and the Governor, has now been revised to include more names to benefit these convicts.
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