State Of Haryana vs Bhup Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the High Court in directing the release of convicts under Section 433-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing that the State's policy on premature release must be adhered to. The Court held that the respondents, having served more than 14 years of actual imprisonment, were entitled to be considered for premature release, thereby upholding the High Court's earlier judgment. The Court clarified that the continued incarceration of the respondents was illegal, ordering their immediate release unless required in another case.