Govt. Of A.P. And Ors vs M.T. Khan

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of Article 161 of the Constitution, determining that the Governor of Andhra Pradesh can grant remission to prisoners convicted by courts outside the State but serving sentences within it. The Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's ruling that the Governor's clemency powers extend to such prisoners, affirming the legality of the Government's order for remission under Article 161. The appeals were dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision in favor of the prisoners' claims for remission.