Ashok Bhaskar Patil (C-54) v. the State of Maharashtra and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner challenged a prison order requiring a high cash security and surety for furlough leave. He argued he could not meet these conditions despite past punctual releases. The High Court quashed the order, directing release on personal bond and reduced cash security based on his clean record in an open prison.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to be released on personal bond of Rs. 5,000 and cash security of Rs. 1,000; impugned order quashed.