Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Archives

Simultaneous Parole or Furlough for Co-Accused is “Ordinarily Not Permissible” but Not Barred: Delhi High Court

The High Court interpreted Note (2) to Rule 1212 and Note (1) to Rule 1224, Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, holding that “ordinarily” denotes restriction, not prohibition.

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‘Long incarceration without Parole/Furlough can lead to anarchy in jail’: Delhi High Court slams State Agencies for not following Prison Rules

“The State agencies, only show their defiance to the very objective of introducing provisions of Furlough/Parole and have no respect or care for the prisoners and their mental and physical health.”

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Delhi High Court sets aside Punishment Ticket issued to Central Jail inmate for possessing 50 grams of tobacco

The Delhi High Court noted that there was a delay in forwarding the punishment inquiry to the Inspecting Judge, which contravened Rule 1273 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.