Hans Raj v. State of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Hans Raj v. State of NCT of Delhi; W.P.(CRL) 130/2026; High Court of Delhi; decision 28.04.2026; Manoj Jain, J.; furlough rejection; habitual offender; notification dated 30.12.2024; continuous period of five years; more than two occasions; proviso; period spent in jail; speaking order; Competent Authority; fresh representation; four weeks; DHCLSC; Vrinda Bhandari; Sanjay Lao.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with directions to the Competent Authority to (i) reconsider the request for furlough, (ii) dispose of it by a speaking order giving requisite details of the cases in which the petitioner was convicted and sentenced on more than two occasions during any continuous period of five years, and (iii) consider the proviso to the 'habitual offender' definition. The petition is to be treated as a fresh representation; decision to be taken within four weeks and the outcome apprised to petitioner, with liberty to pursue appropriate judicial remedy if aggrieved; copy of order to Jail Superintendent for information and due compliance.