LIFE CONVICT BENGAL@KHOKA@ PRASANTA SEN vs B.K. SRIVASTAVA .

The Supreme Court held that the State of West Bengal failed to comply with its order dated 24.11.2010, which directed the consideration of the petitioner's claim for remission under the West Bengal Correctional Services Act, 1992. The Court emphasized that the respondents did not release the petitioner despite his eligibility for remission after serving over 20 years of imprisonment. Consequently, the Court found the respondents in contempt for not adhering to its directive within the stipulated time frame, thereby upholding the petitioner's right to be released.