Manpreet Singh Alias Mani v. State of Punjab and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Parole recommendation by Jail Authorities, Central Jail, Ferozepur dated 10.03.2025 pending before Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur; writ petition (CRWP-4992-2025) disposed with mandamus-type direction for time-bound decision within two weeks; delay held contrary to spirit of Section 3, Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962; State of Punjab raised no objection; bench of Deepak Sibal and Lapita Banerji, JJ.; decision dated 15.05.2025.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.2 - Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur to take a final decision, in accordance with law, within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, on the petitioner's parole request on which recommendations were made by the Jail Authorities, Central Jail, Ferozepur on 10.03.2025. ¶15