The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified the parole of jailed prisoners, stating that the mere presence of past criminal cases against a prisoner is not sufficient grounds for denying parole. The court stated that if the government wishes to withhold parole, it must have concrete evidence that the prisoner's temporary release poses a genuine threat to state security or public order. The High Court, hearing a petition filed by Bathinda prisone…
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified the parole of jailed prisoners, stating that the mere presence of past criminal cases against a prisoner is not sufficient grounds for denying parole. The court stated that if the government wishes to withhold parole, it must have concrete evidence that the prisoner's temporary release poses a genuine threat to state security or public order. The High Court, hearing a petition filed by Bathinda prisone…