Akash Alias Bhole v. State NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(CRL) 294/2025, Akash alias Bhole v. State NCT of Delhi, decided 03.03.2025 by Sanjeev Narula, J. Third spell of furlough (two weeks) granted despite prior rejection based on delayed surrender; punishment ticket for the delay already quashed in W.P.(Crl.) 364/2025; Article 226 jurisdiction exercised notwithstanding Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 bar; parity noted with co-convict Manoj Kumar on parole (W.P.(Crl.) 629/2025); medical ailments and peculiar facts considered; furlough as benevolent provision rewarding good behaviour and reformation; personal bond INR 15,000/- with one surety; conditions including weekly reporting at PS Sadar Bazar and surrender on expiry; FIR No. 81/2010, Sections 302/34B IPC; 14 years 1 month 8 days custody; remission 9 months 22 days.
What did the court decide?
Release on third spell of furlough for two weeks on furnishing a personal bond of INR 15,000/- with one surety of the like amount, subject to: (i) not leaving the NCT of Delhi without prior permission of the Court; (ii) providing working mobile number(s) to the Jail Superintendent and SHO, PS Sadar Bazar; (iii) appearing before SHO, PS Sadar Bazar every Monday between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM; and (iv) positive surrender before the Jail Superintendent on expiry of the furlough period.