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Bombay High Court Strikes Down Sub-Rule 13 of Furlough Rules as Ultra Vires and Discriminatory — Convicts Convicted for Kidnapping Cannot Be Blanketly Denied Furlough. Sub-rule 13 of Rule 4 of the Maharashtra Prisons (Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, which excluded prisoners convicted for kidnapping from furlough, held arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

28 Apr 2016

The petitioner, Sharad Devaram Shelake, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune under Sections 302 and 364 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs States to Ensure Free Legal Aid to Prison Inmates Under Article 21 and 39-A of the Constitution — Access to Justice for Indigent Prisoners is a Fundamental Right. The Court held that free legal assistance is a fundamental right even if not requested, and Magistrates must inform accused of this right.

4 Oct 2024

The present writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution was filed by Suhas Chakma seeking directions to the Union of India, States, and Union T...

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Bombay High Court Directs Investigation into Alleged Custodial Torture and Denial of Medical Diet to Undertrial Prisoners. The court considered the State's duty to protect prisoners' rights under Article 21 and ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of torture and denial of prescribed diet.

23 Jan 2018

The petitioner, Atul S/o Rajaram Shelke, filed a criminal writ petition under Articles 14, 21, and 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of ...

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Supreme Court Refers Prisoners with Disabilities Rights Implementation to High-Powered Committee for Uniform Compliance. The Court directed extension of L. Muruganantham framework to all States and Union Territories and mandated establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms, inclusive education, assistive devices, and enhanced visitation rights under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

21 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court, in a writ petition filed by Petitioners against the Union of India and others, addressed the rights and conditions of detention of ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Furlough to Life Convict in Furlough Rejection Case — Nature of Offence Not a Valid Ground for Denial Under Prisons (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959. Furlough is a right, not a privilege, and cannot be denied solely because the prisoner was convicted under Section 366 IPC.

4 Sep 2013

The petitioner, Subhash Hiralal Bhosale, was convicted under Sections 376(2), 366, 342, 506(II) read with 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code and sentence...

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Bombay High Court Allows Furlough to Convict in Criminal Writ Petition. Furlough is a Right Under Rule 17 of Prisons (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959, and Rejection Based on Pendency of Appeal is Unsustainable.

5 Apr 2021

The judgment pertains to two criminal writ petitions filed by Dastgir Gafur Shaha, a convict, and his father Gafur Sandu Shaha, seeking release on fur...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Directions for Release of Undertrial Prisoners in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation — Systemic Overcrowding and Violation of Article 21 Rights Addressed. The Court held that the continued incarceration of undertrial prisoners beyond the maximum period of imprisonment for the offences they are charged with violates their fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, and issued directions to ensure their release and prevent overcrowding.

1 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India, in a writ petition filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Strikes Down Rule 19(2) of Bombay Parole and Furlough Rules, 1959 as Unconstitutional — Mandatory One-Year Gap Between Parole Releases Violates Article 14 and 21. Rule 19(2) held arbitrary and irrational for imposing blanket bar without considering individual circumstances.

14 Mar 2019

The petitioner, Kantilal Nandlal Jaiswal, a life convict undergoing sentence for murder under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, along with other ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Parole to Convict in Prison Law Case Due to Daughter's Illness. Health Grounds Considered Sufficient for Temporary Release Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

13 Jul 2012

The petitioner, Dulharsingh Daulatsingh Jarhade, a convict lodged in Central Prison, Aurangabad, filed a letter petition before the Bombay High Court,...

High Court

Bombay High Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Furlough Condition in Maharashtra Prisons Rules as Unconstitutional. Residence-based classification for furlough eligibility violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

20 Oct 2020

The petitioners, Chandradev @ Chandu S/o Pareshwar Rai and Satish S/o Ramchandra Ninapure, were convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code a...

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