Sukhdev Yadav @ Pehalwan vs The State Of (Nct Of Delhi)

The Supreme Court examined whether a convict who has served a fixed term of life imprisonment without remission is entitled to release upon completion of that term. The court considered the legal principles surrounding remission and the rights of prisoners after serving their sentence. It clarified that once the fixed term of life imprisonment is completed, the prisoner may seek remission, but the decision ultimately rests with the competent authority. The case highlights the procedural aspects of release and remission for life convicts under Indian law.