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SC: Writ of Habeas Corpus Cannot be Invoked for Granting Premature Release to Convicted Prisoners - (24 Jan 2020)

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Supreme Court has observed that a Writ of Habeas Corpus cannot be invoked for granting plea seeking the premature release of a convicted prisoner. The Court observed that it is not for the Writ Court to decide whether a prisoner is entitled to parole or remission and these matters lie squarely in the domain of the Government.

Tags : SUPREME COURT   WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS   PREMATURE RELEASE OF CONVICT  

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