Covid Parole Pre-Condition Of Timely Reporting Back In Last 2 Releases Applicable Only If Convict Is Released Twice; Bombay HC Reiterates, Allows Release Of 3 Murder Convicts [Read Order]

While setting aside Kolhapur Jail Superintendent's order rejecting furlough leave to three murder convicts, Bombay High Court has once again reiterated that the amended clause of the Maharashtra Prisons (Furlough and Parole) Amendment Rules, which states that convicts sentenced to more than 7 years shall be considered for release on emergency (Covid) parole if the he has returned to prison...