Prisoner Shouldn't Be Denied Opportunity To Attend Significant Family Event Merely Because Family Not Dependent On Them: Punjab & Haryana HC

Aiman J. Chishti

18 Feb 2024 8:24 PM IST

  • Prisoner Shouldnt Be Denied Opportunity To Attend Significant Family Event Merely Because Family Not Dependent On Them: Punjab & Haryana HC

    The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that a prisoner should not be denied the chance to attend a significant family event, merely because the family members are not dependent on the prisoner.While allowing parole to a prisoner serving a sentence under Section 15 of the NDPS Act, Justice Anoop Chitkara said, "A prisoner should not be ordinarily denied the opportunity of...

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti

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