The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict to maintain social ties with family. The petitioner convinced the court of his good conduct and family needs. The court imposed bond, reporting conditions, and surrender terms.
Release on furlough for three weeks subject to bond, police reporting, and surrender terms.
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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjeev Bhandari, ASC for the State with SI Naveen PS Palam Village
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
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dated 01.02.2023, but no decision on the said Application was communicated to the petitioner. The petitioner has now been communicated the Order dated 17.07.2023 vide which his Furlough has been dismissed.
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Right to that it is to maintain the social ties with the family members, it is considered appropriate to grant the Furlough to the petitioner for a period of three weeks. this Court directs that the petitioner be released on first spell of furlough for a period of three weeks, on the following terms and conditions:
i. The petitioner shall furnish a personal bond in the sum of Rs.10,000/with one surety of the like amount, to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent.
ii. The petitioner shall report to the SHO of the local area once a week on every Sunday between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM during the period of furlough.
iii. The petitioner shall furnish a telephone/mobile number to the Jail Superintendent as well as SHO of local police station, on which he can he contacted if required. The said telephone number shall be kept active and operational at all the times by the petitioner.
iv. The petitioner shall ordinarily reside at the address mentioned in the petition.
v. Immediately upon the expiry of period of furlough, the petitioner shall surrender before the Jail Superintendent.
vi. The period of furlough shall be counted from the day when the petitioner is released from jail.
NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J
AUGUST 14, 2024/PT
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is eligible for a grant of furlough for a period of three weeks considering his jail conduct and social ties.
Whether the order dismissing the application for furlough was sustainable in law.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Bharat Kumar @ Manoj @ Mannu
State of NCT of Delhi
Neena Bansal Krishna
As recorded by the court registry
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