Narayan Dutt & Ors vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Governor of Punjab's pardon granted under Article 161 of the Constitution to Narayan Dutt, Prem Kumar, and Manjit Singh, who were convicted under Sections 302, 148, and other sections of the IPC for their involvement in a murder case. The Court held that the exercise of power under Article 161 is subject to judicial review, particularly when it undermines the rule of law and the gravity of the crime. The Court ultimately set aside the pardon, reinstating the convictions and sentences imposed by the trial court.