Radheshyam Bhagwandas Shah @ Lala Vakil vs The State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition seeking a direction for the premature release of the petitioner under the 1992 policy, following his conviction for serious offences including murder and gang rape. The court emphasized the need to consider the application for release based on the policy in effect at the time of conviction. Ultimately, the court directed the State of Gujarat to review the petitioner's application in accordance with the applicable policy.