P&H: Grants Six Weeks’ Parole, Says Criminal Cases Alone Do Not Justify Denial
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an order refusing parole to Raju Singh, ruling that a prisoner’s involvement in other criminal cases, by itself, is not enough to deny temporary release. Justice Sumeet Goel directed that Singh be released on parole for six weeks, subject to conditions.
Singh had sought eight weeks’ parole to meet his family, provide emotional support and attend to family and household matters. He challenged the District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda’s decision rejecting his request. Singh is serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted in a case registered under Section 379-B of the Indian...
