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Bombay High Court Dismisses Convict's Parole Application for Want of Jurisdiction - Abu Salem's Parole Plea Rejected as Filed Before Wrong Court. The court held that the petition was not maintainable as it was filed before the wrong bench, and the convict must approach the appropriate court having jurisdiction over the prison where he is confined.

15 Apr 2026

The petitioner, Abu Salem Abdul Qayoom Ansari, a convict currently confined in Nashik Road Central Prison, filed a writ petition before the Bombay Hig...

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 Allows Furlough Leave for Open Prison Convict on Personal Bond. Full Bench ruling in Dipak Sudhakar Wakalekar held that convicts in open prison can be released on furlough by dispensing with surety requirement under Rule 6 of the Prison Rules, 1959.

24 Jul 2018

The petitioner, Nitin Vasant Gurav, a life convict sentenced under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, was undergoing imprisonm...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Convict's Parole Extension Due to Wife's Medical Emergency. Prison authorities directed to consider humanitarian grounds for extension of parole under Maharashtra Prisons (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959.

13 Oct 2017

The petitioner, Hariom Vijay Pandey, a convict lodged in Nashik Road Central Prison, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court (Aura...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Against Double Punishment for Furlough Overstay — No Violation of Double Jeopardy as Remission Cut and Non-Reappointment as Convict Overseer Are Not Punishments Under Prison Rules.

28 Nov 2016

The petitioner, Wilson Benjamin Castellino, a convict, was released on furlough on 19.11.2010 and was required to surrender on 4.12.2010. He failed to...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Suspension of Sentence on Medical Grounds for Convicted Murderer. Court holds that mere medical condition does not warrant temporary release when the convict is already receiving adequate treatment in hospital under police escort.

14 Oct 2016

The petitioner, Smt. Jaya Talakhsi Chheda, was convicted by the Sessions Judge at Greater Bombay on 31 July 2013 for offences under Sections 120B, 302...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Notification Denying Furlough to Convicts Under Section 364 IPC — Rule 4(13) of Furlough and Parole Rules Held Ultra Vires. The Court held that the classification of convicts under Section 364 IPC as ineligible for furlough is arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

5 May 2016

The petitioner, Santosh Namdeo Bhukan, was convicted under Sections 364, 302, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the Additional Sessions Judge,...

High Court

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)...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Convict's Petition Challenging Forfeiture of Remission for Overstaying Furlough. Superintendent's Order to Permanently Remove Prisoner from Remission Register Upheld as Valid Under Prison Rules, 1979, Chapter 27, Rule 26(2)(a).

29 Sep 2006

The petitioner, Bhagchand Masicharan Dhilor, was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment in Sessions C...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Seeking Inquiry into Custodial Death and Directs Registration of FIR Against Police Personnel. Custodial Violence Alleged Against Deceased Son of Petitioner - Court Orders Inquiry by Chief Judicial Magistrate and Interim Compensation of Rs.50,000.

31 Mar 2006

The petitioner, Smt. Sonabai, filed a criminal writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking an inquiry into the death...

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