Sahil Maan v. State of Hp
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge oral order, Himachal Pradesh HC Shimla (Justice Rakesh Kainthla), 03.07.2026; petitioner Sahil Maan vs State of Himachal Pradesh (Adv. Rakesh Kumar Chaudhary & Panku Choudhary; AAG Lokender Kutlehria); custodial escort/leave-out-of-jail direction for immersion of ashes (last rites) of deceased father at Haridwar via native place village Shivanka, P.O. Chatiahara, Tehsil Gohana, District Sonipat (Haryana); travel from 06.07.2026; return to District Jail Bilaspur under proper escort after ceremonies; petitioner bears transport, food and stay costs; compliance via FASTER; no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with a direction to the Superintendent Jail, District Jail Bilaspur, H.P. to take the petitioner in proper custody to his native place (village Shivanka, Tehsil Gohana, District Sonipat, Haryana) on 06.07.2026 and thereafter to Haridwar to immerse the ashes of his deceased father, and to bring him back to jail after the ceremonies under proper escort; petitioner to bear transportation, food and stay expenses of the escorting police official.