STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs NAJAKAT ALIA MUBARAK ALI

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 428 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing that the period of detention as an under-trial prisoner must be set off against the sentence of imprisonment in the same case. The Court clarified that this provision aims to address the issue of prolonged detention without trial, ensuring that the time spent in custody is considered when determining the final sentence. The judgment reinforces the principle that justice requires the consideration of time already served during the trial process.