STATE OF HARYANA vs BHUP SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the High Court to direct 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, convicted under Section 302 IPC for multiple murders, were not entitled to premature release as their crimes were categorized as 'heinous', requiring a minimum of 20 years of actual imprisonment. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to release the convicts was not in accordance with the established policy.