Satish S/O. Yadavrao Dhoke v. the Deputy Inspector General of Prison (Eastern Region) Nagpur and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged an order rejecting his application for furlough leave. The court held that under Rule 4 (13) of the Prisons (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, a prisoner convicted of rape is not eligible for furlough leave and dismissed the writ petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed; furlough leave application rejected.