A life convict, on furlough, sought transfer to a semi-open prison. The State stated his representation would be considered at the next committee meeting; counsel did not press for further orders. The writ petition was disposed of in terms of these submissions, with petitioner's rights reserved.
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MOHD. ANISH .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Siddharth Yadav, Mr. Anmol Pandey, Ms. Jyoti Yadav and Mr. Vikas Deep, Advocates.
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STATE (NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent Through: Mr. Yasir Rauf Ansari, ASC. SI Tanuj Kumar, PS New Ashok Nagar.
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN
O R D E R
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W.P.(CRL) 106/2026 Page 1 of 2
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PRATEEK JALAN, J
JANUARY 13, 2026 SS/JM/
W.P.(CRL) 106/2026 Page 2 of 2
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a life convict on furlough could be transferred to a semi-open prison, given the State's assurance that his representation would be considered by the committee.
MOHD. ANISH
STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
PRATEEK JALAN
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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