Anoop Kumar v. State Gnct of Delhi
Parole – Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, Rule 1210 sub-rules (II) & (IV)
Case brief
What is this about?
Parole denial upheld by Delhi High Court; Rule 1210(II) & (IV) Delhi Prison Rules 2018 eligibility (two years' good conduct; no prior parole/furlough violation); convict absconded after emergency parole upto 06.04.2023, rearrested 18.12.2024; mandamus writ under Article 226 Constitution with Section 528 BNSS 2023; FIR No. 317/2010 PS Ashok Vihar; Sections 302/394/397/120B/34 IPC; life imprisonment; father's demise; Jail Authorities rejection order dated 23.10.2025; no infirmity; petition dismissed; Amit Mahajan J; W.P.(CRL) 3792/2025; decision date 18.11.2025.
What did the court decide?
Having undisputedly violated the terms of his previous parole (absconding after emergency parole upto 06.04.2023 and being rearrested only on 18.12.2024) and having not shown two years of good conduct from the date of arrest, the petitioner is not entitled for being released on parole under provisions of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.