Deepak Alias Chintu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(CRL) 1648/2025, decided 19.05.2025, Amit Sharma, J. Petitioner Deepak alias Chintu (counsel: Mamta Sharma) sought release on parole via writ of mandamus under Article 226, Constitution of India, against State Govt. of NCT of Delhi (counsel: Amol Sinha, ASC (Crl.), with Kshitiz Garg, Ashvini Kumar, Nitesh Dhawan, Sanskriti, Chavi). Parole application pending before competent authority; Court directed decision within one week and disposed of the petition; copy to Jail Superintendent. Keywords: parole, writ petition (criminal), mandamus, competent authority, exemption application CRL.M.A. 15428/2025.
What did the court decide?
Competent authority directed to decide the petitioner's pending parole application within one week; a copy of the order to be communicated to the Jail Superintendent for necessary information and compliance.