Supreme Court Quashes Furlough Grant to Convict in Rape Case Due to Threat to Witnesses and Public Order. Furlough is not an absolute right but subject to conditions under the Bombay Furlough and Parole Rules, 1959, and must consider witness safety and public peace, as the convict had a criminal network and history of witness intimidation.
20 Oct 2021The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Gujarat dated 24 June 2021, which directed the release of the respondent on furlough. The respon...
