RAJO @ RAJWA @ RAJENDRA MANDAL vs THE STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court considered a petition filed under Article 32 by a life convict seeking premature release after serving 24 years without remission or parole. The petitioner was convicted for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, with his conviction affirmed by the High Court. The Court examined the grounds for premature release and the constitutional rights of prisoners, emphasizing the importance of parole and remission policies. Ultimately, the Court addressed the balance between justice, rehabilitation, and the state's authority in releasing prisoners.