In a rare Sunday hearing, Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court held a virtual court to urgently hear the plea of convict Tasleem, granting him four-week parole following the sudden death of his sister earlier that day.
The power to grant furlough is usually with the government (executive), but in Delhi, the High Court is hearing a case about this rule. Furlough is a temporary leave from prison given as a right to well-behaved prisoners, while parole is granted in special cases based on need. The Delhi rule is different because the court, not just the government, plays a role in these decisions. This case is important as it may change how furlough is granted in Delhi.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 28) granted custody parole to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, enabling him to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. Effective until February 3, the parole allows him to leave jail during the day under strict security conditions and return at night. This decision was made despite strong objections from the Delhi Police, represented by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju.
