Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court: Governor's remission powers override statutory policy
The Supreme Court has ruled that remission policies issued by a Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution supersede statutory policies framed under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This decision clarifies the hierarchy of powers concerning the release of prisoners, emphasizing the Governor's constitutional authority.
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, LiveLaw