SARABJIT SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA . — W.P.(Crl.) No. 89/2011

Sarabjit Singh petitioned for a Writ of Mandamus seeking his repatriation and release from Lahore Kotlakhpat Central Jail in Pakistan through diplomatic channels. The Supreme Court found the Union of India's stance appropriate—that it has regularly approached Pakistan diplomatically urging humanitarian consideration for the petitioner—and acknowledged the court's restricted jurisdiction in such matters. The petition was disposed of on January 20, 2012, with the court expressing hope that Pakistan authorities would consider the petitioner's appeal on humanitarian grounds and directing Indian authorities to make appropriate efforts. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.