Bijender Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Dehi
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition filed by a life convict, the Delhi High Court granted bail equivalent to parole for four weeks. The petitioner, whose conviction had become final, had a pending parole application rejected by lower authorities citing insufficient gaps and lack of specific reasons. The Court, relying on the petitioner's satisfactory jail record, successful prior furloughs, and compliance with prison rules regarding time gaps, allowed the petition and ordered bail under strict conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted parole for four weeks subject to bond of Rs. 10,000 with one surety, reporting to SHO weekly, and restriction to stay within Delhi NCT during the parole period.