Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications
Last Updated on October 10, 2023 by News Desk
Issue:- A writ petition was filed by a prisoner whereby he sought consideration of his remission application.
Analysis:- It was asked by the Supreme Court from the State of Gujarat, to give an explanation for the time span taken to decide the applications which were filed by the prisoners seeking remission.
It was further asked by the court to provide information to the prisoner who has their remissions pending in the high courts and supreme court for premature release.
The court had earlier reprimanded the state for not taking a decision on the remission application despite the judicial order.
Due, to this the decision was taken by the government but conditions were imposed on the same.
The court had expressed the view that whether the imposition of such conditions can be allowed or not, as one of the conditions was, the remission was open to revocation.
It was asked state to explain whether such conditions can be imposed lawfully or not along with the information on the timeline for the decisions on the permanent remission petitions.
Case Title:- Mafabhai Motibhai Sagar v. State of Gujarat
Written By:- Shianjany Pradhan (@SHIANJANYPRADHAN)
