Satyadev Madhavrao Jamgade v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
In this criminal writ petition, the petitioner, convicted under Section 302 IPC, claimed entitlement to parole or furlough benefits under a 2012 notification and prison rules. The High Court directed the respondents to verify records and decide the matter considering a recent Supreme Court order, to be completed within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Direct respondents to consider petitioner's prayer for furlough/parole benefits expeditiously within four weeks.