Raghunath Bapu Gawade v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by a prisoner challenging the rejection of his application for extension of furlough leave. Relying on Rule 13 of the Maharashtra Prisons (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, the Court held that such extensions are limited to fourteen days once in a calendar year. The petition was found devoid of substance.
What did the court decide?
Legal remuneration of Rs.3000 to Mr.T.A.Quaddri appointed to defend the case of the petitioner.