Maharashtra govt puts on hold all parole pleas, irrespective of crime
8 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt puts on hold all parole pleas, irrespective of crime

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The Maharashtra government has reportedly imposed a blanket ban on parole irrespective of the crime. The report also quoted Vijay Satbir Singh, Principal Home Secretary as saying, “We will have a re-look at the procedures that involve granting parole to prisoners. Besides, we will also look into the powers that the authorities concerned have.” Earlier this month, the Maharashtra Governments Prisons Department had proposed that this period of temporary release be excluded while counting the sentence period in an attempt to discourage convicts from applying for parole frequently, India Today reported. The state government also drew flak from the Bombay High Court for extending the parole of actor Sanjay Dutt. The court also asked the state’s chief secretary to form a committee comprising senior home, law and judiciary department officials, representatives of jail administration and other competent officers to suggest amendments to the rules and procedure related to screening of parole and furlough applications.

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Karnataka High Court orders release of convict on parole to fulfil wife’s conjugal right to have progeny
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court orders release of convict on parole to fulfil wife’s conjugal right to have progeny

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka directed the prison authorities to release a convict on parole for 30 days on the petition filed by his wife, who has complained that she has been deprived of her conjugal right to have progeny. She married him on April 11, 2023, after the court granted him parole for 15 days from April 5 to …

Overstaying Temporary Parole Period Not Bar For Grant Of Permanent Parole Under Rule 14(C) Of Prisoners Rules: Rajasthan High Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Overstaying Temporary Parole Period Not Bar For Grant Of Permanent Parole Under Rule 14(C) Of Prisoners Rules: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court has recently held that overstaying the temporary parole period cannot be imposed as a bar on availing permanent parole under Rule 14 of Rajasthan Prisoners Rules, 1958. “…there is total non-application of mind by the competent authority while rejecting the application for permanent parole vide order dated 13.02.2024 as this Court in earlier writ petition filed on …

Bombay High Court Allows Parole Without Police Escort To Arun Gawli For Attending Son's Wedding
2 years, 4 months ago

Bombay High Court Allows Parole Without Police Escort To Arun Gawli For Attending Son's Wedding

Live Law  

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court recently allowed parole without police escort to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli for attending his son's marriage. The division bench of Justice Vinay Joshi and Justice Vrushali V. Joshi partially allowed a writ petition filed by Gawli observing that the authority has not given any reason for imposing the condition of police escort and large …

Rajasthan High Court Issues Show Cause To District Collector, Jail Superintendent Over Delay In Deciding Convict's Emergent Parole
2 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Issues Show Cause To District Collector, Jail Superintendent Over Delay In Deciding Convict's Emergent Parole

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court recently issued show cause notice to the Jail Superintendent and the District Collector in Bikaner, seeking their explanation over one month's delay in deciding the emergency parole application of a convict, whose mother had passed away.The bench comprising Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Rameshwar Vyas observed that Court has time and again directed the jail as. …

Parole A Progressive Measure Of Correctional Services, Enables Convict To Re-Establish Social Ties, Motivates To Maintain Discipline: Delhi HC
3 years, 1 month ago

Parole A Progressive Measure Of Correctional Services, Enables Convict To Re-Establish Social Ties, Motivates To Maintain Discipline: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the foundational concept of parole is to enable a convict to re-establish his social ties in the community and with his family, and reintegrate himself in the society. Denying relief to a man convicted for the offence of murder in three cases, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that the provision for parole, under …

"Inform All Eligible Prisoners Of Their Right To Be Considered For Parole": Rajasthan High Court Directs Jail Superintendents Across State
3 years, 7 months ago

"Inform All Eligible Prisoners Of Their Right To Be Considered For Parole": Rajasthan High Court Directs Jail Superintendents Across State

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday directed the Superintendent of jails across the state to inform all eligible prisoners of their right to be considered for being released on parole as soon as their cause becomes ripe. The Bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Manoj Kumar Garg issued this direction after noting that a convict petitioner was granted first …

Parole A Privilege Granted By State To Prisoners, Can't Be Clipped For Vague Reasons: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Parole A Privilege Granted By State To Prisoners, Can't Be Clipped For Vague Reasons: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

Granting parole to a murder convict, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week observed that parole is a privilege granted by the state to the prisoners, and the same cannot be clipped for vague reasons. The bench of Justice Ritu Bahri and Justice Archana Puri was hearing a plea filed by one Mohammad Sabir, a convict in murder and …

"Can Authorities Visit Jail Premises At Regular Intervals To Dispose Of Parole Applications?" Punjab And Haryana High Court Asks Punjab Govt.
4 years, 1 month ago

"Can Authorities Visit Jail Premises At Regular Intervals To Dispose Of Parole Applications?" Punjab And Haryana High Court Asks Punjab Govt.

Live Law  

While dealing with a case wherein there was an inordinate delay in deciding the parole application of the petitioner, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Tuesday asked the Punjab Government if a Mechanism could be worked out so that such applications are decided at the earliest. He was also asked by the Court whether any mechanism can be worked …

Whether A Prisoner Convicted Under POCSO Eligible For Emergency Parole; Bombay High Court Full Bench To Decide
4 years, 4 months ago

Whether A Prisoner Convicted Under POCSO Eligible For Emergency Parole; Bombay High Court Full Bench To Decide

Live Law  

A division bench of the Bombay High Court last Monday sought authoritative settlement of the issue of whether a prisoner convicted under a Special Act, i.e. Division bench of Justice SS Shinde and Justice MS Karnik were hearing a writ petition filed by one Pintu Sonale, who was convicted for the offences punishable under Section 376 of the Indian Penal …

"Emergency Parole Is Their Right"; Bombay HC Orders Enquiry By Chief Judicial Magistrates Of All Districts In Aurangabad On Allegations Of Bribery Against Jail Officials [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

"Emergency Parole Is Their Right"; Bombay HC Orders Enquiry By Chief Judicial Magistrates Of All Districts In Aurangabad On Allegations Of Bribery Against Jail Officials [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Saturday ordered a thorough enquiry into allegations of demand of bribe against jail authorities for granting emergency parole which their right as per State government's notification dated May 8, 2020 after being informed that over 130 applications seeking emergency parole are pending. iv)This Court has observed that when a prisoner is eligible to get furlough, …

SC Upholds Maharashtra High Power Committee's Categorization Of Prisoners For Temporary Release Due To Covid-19 [Read Judgment]
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Upholds Maharashtra High Power Committee's Categorization Of Prisoners For Temporary Release Due To Covid-19 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed the National Alliance for People's Movements plea challenging the decision of the High Power Committee in Maharashtra to classify categories of prisoners who will be released on emergency parole.The present option provided is only as a solution to help decongestion and to avoid the spread of virus. The Supreme Court has dismissed the National Alliance …

In View Of Notification For Decongestion Of Prisons During Lockdown, There Is Automatic Extension Of Parole, No Need To Apply For Extension: Bombay HC [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

In View Of Notification For Decongestion Of Prisons During Lockdown, There Is Automatic Extension Of Parole, No Need To Apply For Extension: Bombay HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday held that those prisoners or undertrials who have already been granted emergency parole as per notification dated May 8 for decongestion of prisons in view of the Coronavirus, need not apply for extension of parole once the initial 45 day period is over. This Court has laid down that the meaning of this provision …

Prisoners Can Approach Legal Services Authority If Jail Supdt Does Not Register Parole Application: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 7 months ago

Prisoners Can Approach Legal Services Authority If Jail Supdt Does Not Register Parole Application: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently reiterated the timelines prescribed for grant of parole to offenders.Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain noted that even though a timeline had been laid down for disposal of pending parole and furlough applications, it was not being followed. He observed, “As a matter of fact, as it has generally been seen by this Court that …

Prisoners Can Approach Legal Services Authority If Jail Supdt Does Not Register Parole Application: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 7 months ago

Prisoners Can Approach Legal Services Authority If Jail Supdt Does Not Register Parole Application: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently reiterated the timelines prescribed for grant of parole to offenders.Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain noted that even though a timeline had been laid down for disposal of pending parole and furlough applications, it was not being followed. He observed, “As a matter of fact, as it has generally been seen by this Court that …

Bombay HC Seeks Explanation From State For Including Parole In Period Of Sentence
7 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC Seeks Explanation From State For Including Parole In Period Of Sentence

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently sought explanation from the state government regarding amendment to Parole rules based on a circular issued by them which stated that parole period was to be included in the sentence.The bench of Justice Naresh Patil and Justice RG Ketkar was hearing a criminal PIL filed by one Rajan Parkar, who claimed that the said circular …

Bombay HC Seeks Explanation From State For Including Parole In Period Of Sentence
7 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC Seeks Explanation From State For Including Parole In Period Of Sentence

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently sought explanation from the state government regarding amendment to Parole rules based on a circular issued by them which stated that parole period was to be included in the sentence.The bench of Justice Naresh Patil and Justice RG Ketkar was hearing a criminal PIL filed by one Rajan Parkar, who claimed that the said circular …

No parole for rapists, murderers in Maharashtra: State Prisons Rules amended
8 years, 6 months ago

No parole for rapists, murderers in Maharashtra: State Prisons Rules amended

Firstpost  

Convicts serving jail sentence for rape, rape and murder and dacoity in Maharashtra will not be eligible for “regular” parole, as per the amendments to the prison rules made in the backdrop of a convict jumping parole in a sensational murder case in Mumbai. Mumbai: Convicts serving jail sentence for rape, rape and murder and dacoity in Maharashtra will not …

Sanjay eligible for parole only in 2015: experts
11 years ago

Sanjay eligible for parole only in 2015: experts

The Hindu  

Even as actor Sanjay Dutt bid a tearful adieu to his family members on Saturday to return to Pune’s Yerawada prison after his extended parole, legal experts have said he will not be eligible to apply for parole till next year. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court recently quashed petitions challenging the validity of the rules restricting a …

Sanjay Dutt parole: Court slams Maharashtra government
11 years, 1 month ago

Sanjay Dutt parole: Court slams Maharashtra government

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court pulled up the Maharashtra government on Tuesday, questioning constant extensions to parole granted to actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. Sanjay Dutt's lawyer intevenes Mr.Dutt intervened through his lawyer during the hearing of the PIL, and said he wasn't the only one to have been granted parole. "I …

BJP flays extension of Sanjay Dutt’s parole
11 years, 1 month ago

BJP flays extension of Sanjay Dutt’s parole

The Hindu  

Assailing the Maharashtra government for another month-long extension of parole for Sanjay Dutt, the BJP on Wednesday demanded to know why the Bollywood actor was being treated as a “state guest prisoner”. In a letter to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, senior state BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said not a single person or convict has been accorded such extraordinary special treatment …

Parties question parole for Sanjay
11 years, 3 months ago

Parties question parole for Sanjay

The Hindu  

Opposition parties in Maharashtra have accused the State government of preferential treatment in granting a one-month parole to Bollywood actor and 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Sanjay Dutt. However, the same month, the parole application of another 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Zaibunissa Kazi was turned down. It is clear that Sanjay Dutt is getting preferential treatment,” said Manoj Gaikwad, an RPI …

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