The Supreme Court has said that in cases involving long-term incarceration, the competent authority is required to consider applications for premature release or remission of convicts expeditiously and without undue delay, in accordance with the prevailing remission policy and statutory provisions. Court directed the competent authority to decide their applications within three months. Subheading:Relief granted to the appellantsWhile refusing to interfere with the conviction, the court granted relief in view of the prolonged incarceration undergone by the appellants. It directed the competent authority to decide his application within three months. It clarified that the interim bail would remain in force until the competent authority decides his remission application.