Bhawan Mohan Gedam v. Divisional Commissioner, Amravati Division, Amravati and Another
Furlough – Prison (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, Rule 4
Case brief
What is this about?
Bhawan Mohan Gedam v. Divisional Commissioner, Criminal Writ Petition No. 631 of 2024, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench (2025:BHC-NAG:2863-DB), decided 20 March 2025 by Nitin W. Sambre and Mrs. Vrushali V. Joshi, JJ. Furlough; Prison (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, Rule 4; statutory period not completed as sole ground of rejection; ailing daughter's medical treatment as purpose of prison leave; police report; no past misuse of prison leave; impugned rejection order quashed and set aside; admission to furlough directed within two weeks on reasonable terms and conditions; writ petition disposed of. Counsel: Ms. Sonali Khobragade for petitioner; Ms. N.R. Tripathi, A.P.P. for respondent-State.
What did the court decide?
The order rejecting the furlough prayer was quashed and set aside, and the petitioner was directed to be admitted to furlough within two weeks on reasonable terms and conditions; the Writ Petition stands disposed of.