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Delhi High Court Holds Denial of Furlough During Supreme Court Appeal Violates Fundamental Rights, Says “Every Convict Has a Right to be Considered for Furlough” While Striking Down Note 2 to Rule 1224 of Delhi Prison Rules

Court’s Decision The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, in a landmark judgment, declared that Note 2 to Rule 1224 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, which prohibited grant…

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Rawlaw July 16, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Sets Aside Parole Rejection Order: “Mere Apprehension Not Sufficient to Deny Parole” — Upholds Personal Liberty and Procedural Compliance Under 1989 Rules

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court allowed the writ petition challenging the rejection of parole by the District Magistrate. The Court held that the rejection was based solely on a…

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Rawlaw July 9, 2025

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