LAXMAN NASKAR vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court ruled that life convicts have no inherent right to premature release under Article 161 of the Constitution, but if the government has established guidelines for such releases, these must be followed. The Court emphasized that the government must consider specific factors, including the convict's conduct and the nature of the crime, when deciding on premature release. The petitions were dismissed as the government acted within its discretion, and the convicts had not demonstrated entitlement under the applicable rules.