B. S v. State of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Time-bound disposal order: Delhi High Court (Manoj Jain, J., 02.04.2026) in W.P.(CRL) 1064/2026 directs the Competent Authority to decide prisoner-petitioner B. S's pending first-spell furlough application (representation dated 17.01.2026) under the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 within one week and to communicate the outcome; petitioner retains liberty to file afresh if not disposed or if aggrieved. Petitioner's counsel: Aman Panwar (DHCLSC) with Abhinav Kumar, Manav Kaushik, Rishika Chowdhary; State represented by Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Competent Authority to decide the representation dated 17.01.2026 within one week and to communicate the outcome to the petitioner; copy of the order to the concerned Jail Superintendent for information and compliance; dasti copy to petitioner's counsel; petitioner free to file afresh if aggrieved.