Arjun Jadav vs State Of West Bengal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the petitioner's plea for premature release under Rule 591 of the West Bengal Jail Code, asserting that his imprisonment for life should be equated to 20 years of actual imprisonment as per the explanation to Section 61 of the West Bengal Correctional Services Act, 1992. The Court held that the petitioner, having served over 20 years in custody, including remission, was entitled to consideration for release, thereby affirming his statutory rights. The Court directed the State Government to reconsider the petitioner's case for premature release in light of his good conduct and the recommendations from prison authorities.