Union Of India vs V. Sriharan @ ,Murugan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to remit the life sentences of individuals convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, under Sections 432 and 435 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that the State must consult the Central Government before exercising remission powers, as mandated by Section 435. The Court held that the proposal for remission was not valid without such consultation, thereby quashing the State's letter dated 19.02.2014.