Surat Ram v. the State of Hp and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Extension of parole denied; parole currency expired 28.10.2024; enlargement after expiry equals fresh release on parole, not permissible within six months of expiry of earlier parole; delayed surrender (surrendered 29.10.2024); grounds sought: Kanyadaan of sister-in-law's daughter and engagement of new labourers for sheep and goats; petition dismissed; pending miscellaneous applications disposed. Bench: Vivek Singh Thakur (author) and Rakesh Kainthla, JJ.; counsel: Pankaj Mehta for petitioner (vice Kulwant Singh Gill), Varun Chandel, AAG, for State.
What did the court decide?
Since the currency of the parole period had already expired, there is no question of enlarging or extending the parole; enlargement at this stage would amount to a fresh release on parole, which is not permissible within six months after the expiry of the currency of the earlier parole period.