The High Court directed the release of a POCSO convict on a second spell of furlough for two weeks, finding the petitioner entitled to the benefit under Rule 1225 of the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018.
Petitioner released on furlough for two weeks subject to furnishing a personal bond of Rs.5,000/- with one surety.
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SHEKHAWAT .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Arman Roop Sharma & Ms. Shivangi Goel, Advocates.
versus
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel for the State with Ms. Priyam Agarwal and Mr. Abhinav Kumar Arya, Advocates. SI Deepa, PS Seelampur
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
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W.P.(CRL) 2666/2024
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rigorous imprisonment for a period of seven years with fine of Rs.10,000/-. In default of payment of fine, the Petitioner shall further undergo simple imprisonment for a period of six months. For offences punishable under Section 323 IPC, the Petitioner has been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a period of one year with fine of Rs.1,000/-. In default of payment of fine, the Petitioner shall further undergo simple imprisonment for a period of three months. All the sentences shall run concurrently.
“ 1225 . That the prisoners convicted of murder after rape, under POCSO Act, convicted for multiple murders whether in single case or several cases, Dacoity with murder and murder after kidnapping for ransom, may be considered by the competent authority on the following parameters:-
(i) Deputy Inspector General (Range) of prisons shall put specific recommendation for considering the said case.
(ii) Social Welfare/ Probation officer’s report/ recommendation shall be considered while deciding such furlough application.
(iii) Subject to the conditions/rules mentioned in Rule 1221 to Rule 1223 above, the spell of furlough for such
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category would be as follows:
(b) only two spells of furlough, one for 3 weeks and other for 2 weeks in the second convict year of eligibility.
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W.P.(CRL) 2666/2024
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pending application(s), if any.
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 hsk
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W.P.(CRL) 2666/2024
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1 issue framed by the court
Is the petitioner entitled to a second spell of furlough for a period of two weeks under the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018?
5 provisions across 3 enactments
SHEKHAWAT
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
As recorded by the court registry
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