In Brief
A prisoner who had spent over 21 years in actual custody (28 years including remission) sought premature release through a writ petition. The Supreme Court, while the petition remained pending, granted provisional relief by ordering his release on bail. The petitioner was required to execute a personal bond satisfactory to the jail superintendent and report to the local police station fortnightly. The case demonstrates the Court's discretion to grant interim relief in incarceration cases where the period of custody is substantial.
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