Bhoop Singh @ Pappu v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:9129
P.S. Singh; A.K. Pathak
W.P.(Crl) 2283/2016
2016:DHC:9129
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court granted parole for one month to a long-term convict who had previously availed parole without misuse, emphasizing parole’s rehabilitative benefits.

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Ir $12 HIGH COURT OF DELHI W.P.(CgL) 2283/20 16
BHOOP SINGH @ PAPPU
Through
VERSUS
Petitioner Ms. Rakhi Dubey, Adv. STATE Respondent
Through :Mr. Rahul Mehra, Standing Counsel with Mr. Tushar, Adv. and SI Harpal
CORAM:
Singh, P.S. Pahar Ganj
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. PATHAK
14.09.2016 File is taken up today as 131h September, 2016 was declared holiday on account of Idu'l Zuha.
Petitioner is in incarceration for about eight years. He seeks parole on the ground of maintaining social ties with the family and society. Address of the petitioner has been verified. Petitioner was also granted parole from
20th July, 2015 till 21s' August, 2015. It is not the case that petitioner has misused the concession of parole extended to him earlier. It is trite to say that every convict in long incarceration, if released on parole once in a year, it aids to his physical and mental well being.
2016:DHC:9129 Keeping in mind the totality of facts and circumstances, petitioner is directed to be released on parole for a period ofone month from the date of his release, subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum oflO,OOO/-
(Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Jail Superintendent. On completion of parole period, petitioner shall surrender before the Superintendent Jail.
Writ petition is disposed ofin the above terms.
Copy of the order be sent to the Jail Superintendent for serving it upon the petitioner and for compliance.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 A.K. bHAK, j. rb 2016:DHC:9129
JUDGMENT