GOVT. OF A.P. 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 its jails. The Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision, affirming that the Governor's clemency powers extend to such cases. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the legality of the remissions granted under the Governor's order.