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No bar for granting leave to convicts pending appeals against their conviction, orders five-judge Larger Bench of Madras High Court

The Madras High Court's five-judge Larger Bench ruled that there is no bar on granting leave to convicts who are appealing their convictions. This interim order is significant as it allows convicts to seek temporary relief while their appeals are pending, thus highlighting the judicial system's consideration for individual rights and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The decision is also linked to a connected case currently before the Supreme Court, emphasizing its broader implications for legal proceedings in India.