Umesh Sharma v. State of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(CRL) 755/2026, Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J., order dated 11.03.2026: convict Umesh Sharma (life imprisonment, Sections 302/34 IPC, FIR 782/1998 PS Gokalpuri; conviction appeal CRL.A. 532/2002 dismissed 17.11.2025; surrendered 25.02.2026) granted two-week parole by writ of mandamus to attend the Terahvi ceremony of his deceased younger brother (died 04.03.2026; ceremony 18.03.2026), on conditions of Rs.10,000/- personal bond with one surety, weekly Sunday reporting to SHO, active telephone number, and surrender on expiry; petition disposed of. Keywords: parole, interim custody leave, mandamus, compassionate ground, death in family, IPC 302/34, Delhi High Court.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted parole for two weeks from the date of his release, subject to conditions: personal bond of Rs.10,000/- with one surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent; reporting to the local SHO once a week every Sunday between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM during parole; furnishing an active telephone/mobile number to the Jail Superintendent and SHO; and surrender before the Jail Superintendent immediately upon expiry of the parole period.