Madras High Court: No Interim Bail Under Article 226

The Madras High Court refused interim bail to a prisoner seeking premature release while his request was still pending before the government. The Court held that Article 226 cannot be used to bypass ongoing executive consideration. It emphasised separation of powers, noting that courts cannot substitute administrative discretion unless a final decision is made. The order clarifies limits of writ jurisdiction in matters of remission and executive clemency.