Parole applications to be sent to IG prison: HC tells jail superintendents

Aug 28, 2024, 04:55 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Parole applications to be sent to IG prison: HC tells jail superintendents

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand high court (HC), while deliberating on petitions filed by jail inmates regarding conferment of parole and furlough, directed the police chiefs of the districts across the state to forward such applications to the inspector general (prisons), rather than the HC.
The court further explained that the Uttarakhand Jail Manual (Rules) 2023 mandates that the IG prison is the competent authority to authorise regular parole and furlough.Furthermore, the HC emphasised that undertrial prisoners are ineligible for parole and furlough.
The applications for parole were submitted by petitioners through the Haridwar jail superintendent. The state counsel asserted by invoking Rule 511 of the Jail Manual that the IG (prisons) has been empowered to sanction regular parole or furlough, “therefore, these applications should not be sent to the HC”.
The division bench of Manoj Tiwari and Pankaj Purohit said, “We expect that the needful shall be done by the senior superintendent of district jail in Haridwar within a week. The IG (prisons) shall consider the request made by petitioners and make a decision within 15 days thereafter.” Pankul Sharma

We also published the following articles recently

DKS: Was in Tihar jail, not seen Parappana Agrahara prison
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar denied opposition leader R Ashoka's allegations about giving VIP treatment to actor Darshan in Bengaluru's jail, stating he never visited there. BJP's Sumalatha defended Darshan, highlighting that corruption and illegal items in prisons are common globally, although they remain unacceptable.

Darshan in prison: Phones smuggled into jail by stealth and help from staff
In Karnataka, smuggling of phones and drugs into prisons persists due to prisoners' tactics and insider involvement. Undertrial prisoners attending court proceedings, visitors, and vehicles delivering goods are common methods. Phones are rented by prisoners, with family and friends aiding transactions. Prison staff and altered wiring help with charging the devices.

Kannada actor Darshan's clipping of video call from jail goes viral; 7 prison officials suspended
A viral video depicting Kannada actor Darshan, accused of murder, making a video call from prison has caused the suspension of seven jail officials. The video shows Darshan and rowdy-sheeters engaging in conversation with a person named Sathya. Darshan is in judicial custody for the murder of his fan, Renukaswamy, triggered by obscene messages sent to Darshan's friend.

End of Article