Liberty Is The Most Precious Right For Life Convicts, State Cannot Selectively Grant Pre-Mature Release: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a landmark judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that the State cannot engage in selective decisions when granting premature release to life convicts, deeming such practices as "highly inequitable." The Court emphasized the constitutional principles of fairness, equality, and social justice while interpreting the premature release policy issued by the State. Case Details and Context The case arose from the petition of Pawan Kumar, a convict…