Delhi High Court granted two weeks’ parole for house repairs, citing prolonged incarceration and parole’s reformative purpose, while limiting the decision’s precedential use.
New Delhi: Justice Girish Kathpalia set aside the rejection of Shahid alias Billi’s parole request in a gang-rape case [Shahid @ Billi v. State (NCT of Delhi)].
House repairs and reform
The authority had found no emergent reason beyond repairs and monetary arrangements. The State defended that refusal.
In paragraph 7, it considered over 14 years’ custody and photographs showing repairs were needed. Refusal, it held, would frustrate parole’s reformative purpose.
Two weeks, with a surrender date
Against a 60-day request, paragraph 8 granted two weeks on a Rs 10,000 personal bond and matching surety. Jail authorities must communicate the surrender date in writing against acknowledgment.
Paragraph 9 cautioned against treating the case as precedent, noting co-convict Usman alias Kale’s release on furlough that day.
Case: Shahid @ Billi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Number: W.P.(CRL) 3016/2026
Court: Delhi High Court
Bench: Justice Girish Kathpalia
Decision: November 2, 2026
Outcome: Parole refusal set aside; two weeks granted.