Rajiv @ Monu v. State (Nct of Delhi)
Furlough – Simultaneous release of co-convict spouses
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(CRL) 1470/2026, High Court of Delhi, Manoj Jain, J., order dated 06.05.2026 — convict Rajiv @ Monu sought simultaneous release on furlough with co-convict/wife Poonam (both separately granted furlough, orders dated 01.04.2026 and 09.04.2026; simultaneous-release request declined 16.04.2026). Key elements: Note-1 to Rule 1224, Delhi Prison Rules 2018 (simultaneous furlough ordinarily not permissible; family members — exceptional circumstances); earlier Coordinate Bench order dated 17.03.2025 in W.P.(Crl) 519/2025 permitting simultaneous release; twin daughters; petition disposed with direction to Competent Authority to permit simultaneous release, other furlough conditions unchanged.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Competent Authority to permit simultaneous release on furlough to the petitioner (alongwith his co-convict/wife), other terms and conditions of furlough remaining the same; copy of the order to be sent to the Superintendent Jail for information and due compliance.