The Supreme Court has discussed the differences between 'furlough' and 'parole' and the principles relating to grant of them.A bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice BV Nagarathna stated the broad principles as :(i) Furlough and parole envisage a short-term temporary release from custody;(ii) While parole is granted for the prisoner to meet a specific exigency, furlough may...
