Rohit Rajendra Sawant v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
A conviction petition against the State seeking leave. The petitioner, a convict sentenced under the POCSO Act and IPC Section 376(d), sought furlough granted to him due to his father's death. The High Court held that since the cause for sanction was extinguished and he is an offender under POCSO, he is not entitled to the relief; the petition is disposed of.
What did the court decide?
The petition is disposed of as the petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought.