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. 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 well as parole authorities to remain vigilant while deciding the emergent parole applications and to ensure that orders are passed thereupon within 7 days of presentation. While issuing notices on 08.04.2022, an oral direction was given to the GA-cum-AAG to decide petitioner's emergent parole application, whereafter, Jail Superintendent granted 7 days emergent parole to him.

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Denying Employment To Convict Let Off On Probation Defeats 'Rehabilitation & Re-Integration' Purpose Of Statute: Rajasthan HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Denying Employment To Convict Let Off On Probation Defeats 'Rehabilitation & Re-Integration' Purpose Of Statute: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court allowed petition filed by a petitioner who was denied compassionate appointment on grounds on his previous conviction for causing hurt and wrongful restrain where he was released on probation, ruling that once he was let off on probation, he had to be given benefit of the very reason and the objective of the Probation of Offenders Act. …

Rajasthan High Court Directs DM To Decide Within 4 Days Prisoner's Application For Parole To Support Wife During Child Birth
2 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Directs DM To Decide Within 4 Days Prisoner's Application For Parole To Support Wife During Child Birth

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court has directed the District Magistrate, Dausa to decide a prisoner's application for grant of parole, for the purpose of his wife's delivery, within 4 days. After perusing the record, the Court opined that the petitioner could be granted emergent parole on the basis Rule 11 of the Rules, and as per Rule 23 of the Rules, an …

Calcutta High Court Directs Release Of Prisoner Left 'Languishing' In Jail After Dept Failed To Find His File For Premature Release
2 months, 1 week ago

Calcutta High Court Directs Release Of Prisoner Left 'Languishing' In Jail After Dept Failed To Find His File For Premature Release

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has directed the release of a prisoner who was left languishing in jail after the authorities were unable to find the proper paperwork to allow for his premature release, which had been earlier granted.Justice Shampa Sarkar said: The Judicial Department is unable to locate the file and the applicant No.1 is languishing in the correctional home …

Cheque Dishonour: Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Conviction After Compromise, But Imposes 15% Cost On Drawer Citing Failed Appeal
2 months, 1 week ago

Cheque Dishonour: Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Conviction After Compromise, But Imposes 15% Cost On Drawer Citing Failed Appeal

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court set aside conviction and sentence in a cheque dishonour case in light of settlement reached between the parties while imposing a cost of 15% of the cheque value on the petitioner since the compromise was reached at after rejection of appeal filed by the convict and pending revision petition. The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Garg was …

Ensure release of prisoners languishing unnecessarily in jails: HC
3 months, 1 week ago

Ensure release of prisoners languishing unnecessarily in jails: HC

Deccan Chronicle  

The Madras High Court has asked its Registrar General to ensure that the process for release of prisoners languishing unnecessarily in jails was accelerated by completing the formalities.Filing of necessary petitions through the Legal Aid Services before the competent court should also be ensured.A division bench comprising Justices S M Subramaniam and M Jyothiraman passed the order on Monday on …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Nabha Power Ltd and another v. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 861 The Supreme Court held that a press release issued by the Government of India about certain changes in the mega power policy did not constitute 'law' and 'change in law' in terms …

Karnataka High Court grants 90-day parole to life convict for agricultural duties
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court grants 90-day parole to life convict for agricultural duties

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court granted 90-day parole to a man from Ramanagara district, who is serving a life sentence in a murder case, to oversee agricultural activities of the land standing in the name of his father. He moved the high court, questioning the endorsement dated September 23, 2024, issued by the prison authorities, without considering his request for …

Rajasthan High Court Impleads Then Jodhpur Collector, SDO, Tehsildar In Encroachment Case; Warns Of Jail Sentence If Orders Aren't Followed
4 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Impleads Then Jodhpur Collector, SDO, Tehsildar In Encroachment Case; Warns Of Jail Sentence If Orders Aren't Followed

Live Law  

In a contempt matter concerning encroachment of land, the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court directed the petitioner to implead the then concerned Collector, Sub-divisional Officer and Tehsildar to seek their stand, warning them of punishment including "jail sentence" if they don't pay heed to court orders. The division bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Munnuri …

Karnataka High Court orders release of convict on parole to fulfil wife’s conjugal right to have progeny
9 months, 2 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 …

Supreme Court Suggests Open Air Prisons As Solution To Overcrowding Of Prisons, Cites Rajasthan Model
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Suggests Open Air Prisons As Solution To Overcrowding Of Prisons, Cites Rajasthan Model

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that one of the solutions for overcrowding in prisons can be establishing open-air prisons/camps, and that it will also address the issue of rehabilitation of prisonersThe bench of Justices B. R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a 2020 PIL by Suhas Chakma in this connection. The only issue is NIC is not giving …

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 …

Like Ram Rahim, 89 others facing multiple convictions granted parole: Haryana tells HC
1 year ago

Like Ram Rahim, 89 others facing multiple convictions granted parole: Haryana tells HC

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government has told the Punjab and Haryana high court that at least 89 persons convicted and sentenced in three or more cases having life term have been granted parole/ furlough on multiple occasions like Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Ram Rahim, who was sentenced to 20 years jail in two rapes, life term for conspiring the …

Rajasthan HC Denies Parole To Asaram Bapu Convicted In Rape Case; Cites Bar On Release Under 2021 Parole Rules, Possible Law & Order Situation
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan HC Denies Parole To Asaram Bapu Convicted In Rape Case; Cites Bar On Release Under 2021 Parole Rules, Possible Law & Order Situation

Live Law  

Recently, Rajasthan High Court refused to grant 20 days parole to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is currently serving a life sentence in Central Jail, Jodhpur after two rape convictions in Rajasthan and Gujarat respectively. Petitioner's counsel urged the court to grant parole by citing its earlier decisions where prisoners were released despite getting convicted in another state and serving …

Special Parole Granted During COVID Can't Be Counted While Calculating Period Of Imprisonment: Orissa High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Special Parole Granted During COVID Can't Be Counted While Calculating Period Of Imprisonment: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court clarified that the period of special parole availed by prisoners due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be counted as a period of imprisonment and thus, while counting the period of imprisonment undergone by a convict, the special parole period has to be excluded. While denying relief to the petitioner who urged the Court …

Jail Authorities Should Pass Considered Orders On Requests For Emergency Leave, Ordinary Parole Within 3 Weeks Of Application: Kerala High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Jail Authorities Should Pass Considered Orders On Requests For Emergency Leave, Ordinary Parole Within 3 Weeks Of Application: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court underscored the duty of jail authorities to consider applications moved by convicts and relatives of convicts for emergency leave, ordinary leave, and so on, within a fixed time frame. Kunhikrishnan took note that there were several petitions before the Court moved by convicts and their close relatives for getting emergency leave, ordinary …

Rajasthan High Court asks parole committee to reconsider Asaram's plea
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan High Court asks parole committee to reconsider Asaram's plea

India Today  

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday directed the parole committee of Jodhpur Central Jail to reconsider the application of self-styled godman Asaram under the 1958 rules for parole. A bench of justices Vijay Bishnoi and Yogendra Kumar Purohit set aside the decision of the parole committee to reject Asaram's application and directed it to decide it afresh within six weeks. …

Consider Granting Parole To Dacoity-Murder Convict Under Old Rules Applicable At Time Of His Conviction: Rajasthan High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Consider Granting Parole To Dacoity-Murder Convict Under Old Rules Applicable At Time Of His Conviction: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday directed the State to consider the parole application of a prisoner under the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 1958 on the ground that the prisoner was convicted prior to the implementation of the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021. The division bench of Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Rajendra Prakash Soni observed: …

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Benefit Of Probation To Two Convicts, Says Complainant Has No Right To Seek Enhancement Of Sentence
1 year, 11 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Benefit Of Probation To Two Convicts, Says Complainant Has No Right To Seek Enhancement Of Sentence

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday upheld the judgement of a trial court which extended the benefit of probation to two convicts who were convicted under Section 323, Section 325 and Section 504 of IPC, in alternative to their imprisonment. The singe judge bench of Justice Farjand Ali observed: “I have gone through the judgment passed by learned trial Judge …

Life Convicts Release Committee Must Meet Once In 2 Months: Karnataka High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Life Convicts Release Committee Must Meet Once In 2 Months: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to ask the Life Convicts Release Committee, headed by the Principal Secretary, State Home Department, to meet once in two months to review and pass orders on applications made for premature release/remission made by convicts serving life imprisonment. “I deem it appropriate to direct the State Government to henceforth direct the …

Punjab and Haryana HC notice on plea from SGPC against parole to Ram Rahim
2 years, 1 month ago

Punjab and Haryana HC notice on plea from SGPC against parole to Ram Rahim

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday sought response from the Haryana government on a plea by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, seeking quashing of the order granting parole to Dera Sacha Sauda head, Gurmeet Ram Rahim. The parole order was passed by the divisional commissioner, Rohtak, on January 20, granting 40 days parole to Ram Rahim. The plea …

Meeting One's Family Most Important Facet Of Right To Life: P&H High Court Grants 8 Weeks Parole To NDPS Convict
2 years, 4 months ago

Meeting One's Family Most Important Facet Of Right To Life: P&H High Court Grants 8 Weeks Parole To NDPS Convict

Live Law  

Meeting one's family is one of the most important facets of right to life and thus, said ground for parole is legal and valid and in accordance with law, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed. The single bench of Justice Vikas Bahl set aside the impugned order and allowed for the petitioner to be released on parole for …

"Prisoners' Pleas Should Be Forwarded To HC Within 48 Hours By Jail Authorities": Gujarat High Court Directs State IGP
2 years, 5 months ago

"Prisoners' Pleas Should Be Forwarded To HC Within 48 Hours By Jail Authorities": Gujarat High Court Directs State IGP

Live Law  

In a significant order, the Gujarat High Court has directed the State's Inspector General of Police to issue necessary instructions to all Jail authorities in the State to forward applications preferred by prisoners/convicts through jails to the High Court within 48 hours as it noted that the same effects and violates the Fundamental Rights of such prisoners.The bench of Justice. …

POCSO Convict Serving Life Sentence Granted 15-Day Parole By Rajasthan High Court For The Purpose Of Progeny
2 years, 5 months ago

POCSO Convict Serving Life Sentence Granted 15-Day Parole By Rajasthan High Court For The Purpose Of Progeny

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday granted 15-day parole to a life convict on a petition filed by his wife, who is issueless and is desirous of retaining/maintaining her marriage with the convict and preserving her lineage.The bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Sameer Jain took into account the young age of the convict-petitioner and ordered to release him …

Prisoners May Be Granted Benefit Of Policy For Premature Release Prevalent At Time Of Conviction & Sentence: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Prisoners May Be Granted Benefit Of Policy For Premature Release Prevalent At Time Of Conviction & Sentence: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that the policy of the state government with respect to premature release of prisoners, applicable to the relevant claim, would be the policy as applicable, at the time of verdict of conviction and sentence. It is trite law, that the policy applicable to the relevant claim, would be the policy as applicable, at …

Rajasthan High Court grants 15-day parole to make wife pregnant
2 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan High Court grants 15-day parole to make wife pregnant

India Today  

The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the release of a man for 15 days on parole so that his wife can become mother. His wife had approached the high court to assert her “right of progeny” seeking her husband’s release. It said “the right of progeny can be performed by conjugal association, the same has an …

Delhi High Court Expects State To Be More Prompt In Deciding Emergency Parole Applications
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Expects State To Be More Prompt In Deciding Emergency Parole Applications

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that it hopes and expects that the State would be more prompt in deciding prisoners' applications for grant of emergency parole. Justice Subramonium Prasad recently made the observation while dealing with the plea filed by one Ashutosh Tiwari seeking a direction on the State to release him on emergency parole for a period of …

"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 …

"It Is For High-Powered Committee To Frame Policy": Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea To Extend COVID Parole Benefit To Murder Convicts
3 years, 9 months ago

"It Is For High-Powered Committee To Frame Policy": Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea To Extend COVID Parole Benefit To Murder Convicts

Live Law  

Stressing that the High-Powered Committee is to frame the necessary policy for release of the prisoners on parole due to Covid-19 pandemic in terms of the directions issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking extension of Parole benefit to Murder Convicts.The Bench of Justice Sabina and Justice Manoj. Stressing …

Around 400 Prisoners Set To Be Released As Per Directions Of High Powered Committee Of Chandigarh UT
3 years, 10 months ago

Around 400 Prisoners Set To Be Released As Per Directions Of High Powered Committee Of Chandigarh UT

Live Law  

The meeting of the High-Powered Committee for UT Chandigarh was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Justice Jaswant Singh, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh and Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh and was attended by Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary Home Department, U.T., Chandigarh and Shri Ombir Singh, IPS, IG Prisons, UT, Chandigarh and …

Prisoner's Conjugal Rights :Any Policy Framed Based On 2015 Judgment? P&H High Court Asks Haryana Govt
4 years ago

Prisoner's Conjugal Rights :Any Policy Framed Based On 2015 Judgment? P&H High Court Asks Haryana Govt

Live Law  

A Division Bench of Punjab & Haryana High Court consisting of Justice Rajan Gupta and Justice Karamjit Singh has issued notice to the State of Haryana seeking response of the State regarding enforcement of rights to have matrimonial relation with her husband during incarceration as claimed by petitioner. The Court also asked the Additional Advocate General of Haryana if any …

Conduct Sensitization Session For Magistrates Of Juvenile Justice Boards At State Judicial Academy: Rajasthan High Court
4 years ago

Conduct Sensitization Session For Magistrates Of Juvenile Justice Boards At State Judicial Academy: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday directed that a session for sensitization of all the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards in Rajasthan be conducted at the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy. In this backdrop, the Court directed, " A session for sensitization of all the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards in Rajasthan shall be conducted at the …

"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 …

For Parole, Inmate Can't Claim Parity With Co-Convicts In FIR: P & H HC Says 'Subjective Satisfaction' To Be Arrived At By Police, DM [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

For Parole, Inmate Can't Claim Parity With Co-Convicts In FIR: P & H HC Says 'Subjective Satisfaction' To Be Arrived At By Police, DM [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that for being released on parole, the convict "cannot claim parity with his co-convicts in the FIR" for the "role played by each accused in the crime cannot be exactly identical". Noting that the nature and gravity of the offences in other cases in which such accused/convict is involved is also to …

Rajasthan HC Upholds Classification Of Prisoners For Release On Parole
4 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan HC Upholds Classification Of Prisoners For Release On Parole

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday upheld the classification of convicts, for the purposes of granting parole, on the basis of the nature and gravity of offences committed by them. The division bench comprised by Justice Pankaj Bhandari and Justice Narendra Singh observed, "Special parole can be granted to certain category of prisoners and if benefit is not given to …

Rajasthan HC Allows To Waive The Condition Of Two Sureties For Release Of Prisoners Also Directs Not To Compel Them To Surrender During Lockdown [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan HC Allows To Waive The Condition Of Two Sureties For Release Of Prisoners Also Directs Not To Compel Them To Surrender During Lockdown [Read Order]

Live Law  

Following the track of the Allahabad High Court, the Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court also on Friday waived the condition of furnishing two surety bonds by each inmate for their release on parole, considering these "peculiar circumstances" of a nation-wide lockdown, observing that "else purpose of the order of parole shall frustrate". The High Court also directed the …

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 …

Rajasthan HC Grants Parole To Terror Convict For Attending Son’s Wedding [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan HC Grants Parole To Terror Convict For Attending Son’s Wedding [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has granted a week’s parole to one Fazlur Rehman Sufi, who was convicted under the TADA Act, 1987; Explosives Act 1884; Arms Act, 1908; Indian Railways Act; and Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act for his involvement in the serial train blasts in 1993.Fazlur was sentenced to life imprisonment along with 14 others in the …

Rajasthan HC Grants Parole To Terror Convict For Attending Son’s Wedding [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan HC Grants Parole To Terror Convict For Attending Son’s Wedding [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has granted a week’s parole to one Fazlur Rehman Sufi, who was convicted under the TADA Act, 1987; Explosives Act 1884; Arms Act, 1908; Indian Railways Act; and Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act for his involvement in the serial train blasts in 1993.Fazlur was sentenced to life imprisonment along with 14 others in the …

Bombay HC Seeks Explanation From State For Including Parole In Period Of Sentence
7 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

CBI Judge To Be Flown To Rohtak Jail For Hearing On Sentence To Dera Chief [Read Notification]
7 years, 6 months ago

CBI Judge To Be Flown To Rohtak Jail For Hearing On Sentence To Dera Chief [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The CBI judge will be flown to Rohtak district prison in Sunaria for Monday's hearing on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who has been held guilty of raping two sadhavis 15 years ago.The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notification, notifying the district jail as the place of …

Rajasthan HC Allows Sentences In 32 Cheque Cases To Run Concurrently [Read Order]
8 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan HC Allows Sentences In 32 Cheque Cases To Run Concurrently [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a recent Case, Rajasthan High Court has invoked the power under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure to grant relief to a petitioner, who faced 35 years of jail cumulatively on account of conviction sustained in 32 different cheque cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.Justice Vijay Bishnoi granted relief to Rajendar, who approached the …

Maharashtra govt puts on hold all parole pleas, irrespective of crime
8 years, 6 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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