Supreme Court Upholds Central Government's Decision in Repatriation of Prisoners Act Case Due to Discretionary Powers and International Comity. The Court held that adaptation of sentences under Section 13(6) is not mandatory and the High Court erred in directing reduction without considering administrative discretion and binding treaty obligations....
The dispute arose from the conviction of the Respondent by the Supreme Court of Mauritius for possession of 152.8 grams of heroin, resulting in a 26-year sentence. He was transferred to India under th...
