Supreme Court of India

Tara Sfngh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2016] 3 S.C.R. 278
Bench Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh JJ.
Decided 29 June 2016

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Constitution of India -Arts. 32, 72 and 161 - Power of Supreme Court to grant remission u/Art. 32 - On facts, conviction of petitioner under NDPS Act and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for more than JO years and fine of Rs. 1 lakh - Petitioners seeking issuance of writ of mandamus to authorities to grant remission - Held: Constitutional power to grant remission u/Arts. 72 and 161 is quite different than the statutory power of remission uls. 433A Cr PC - Petitioners do not have a right to seek remission under the Code because of s. 32A of the NDPS Act - Relief could always be sought either

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