Sonu @ Ranjha v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court granted release on parole to the petitioner for 30 days due to his mother's severe ill health and his long period of custody, subject to specific conditions including surrender and no unlawful activity.
What did the court decide?
Release on parole for a period of 30 days subject to furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000/- and ensuring surrender before expiry.
What the court decided
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
- W.P.(CRL) 1736/2015
SONU @ RANJHA ..... Petitioner Through: Ms.Rakhi Dubey, Advocate. versus STATE ..... Respondent Through: Mr.Sanjay Lao, ASC. SI Ganpati Maharaj, P.S.Timarpur.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR
O R D E R % 09.12.2015
The petitioner challenges the order 10.07.2015 passed by the competent authority whereby his prayer for being released on parole on the ground of ill health of his mother and for reconnecting social ties with family and society has been rejected. The competent authority rejected such prayer on the ground that there exists threat to the life of the convict in case of his release.
With reference to the status report, Mr.Sanjay Lao, Additional Standing Counsel submits that the place of residence of the petitioner has been found. During enquiry, it has been found that the petitioner has a wife and children. The mother of the petitioner is suffering from Hemiplegia and is completely vegetative. However, Mr.Lao has submitted that there are many cases to the credit of the petitioner. The list of cases which has been
provided in the status report does not mention about the status of such cases.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on parole considering his mother's ill health and long period of incarceration.
Whether the threat to the petitioner's life if released bars issuance of parole.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
SONU @ RANJHA
- respondent
STATE
Coram
ASHUTOSH KUMAR
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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