KRISHAN LAL versus STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ANR.

In view of the Supreme Court's prior order and the conditions imposed therein, Krishan Lal is not entitled to normal parole under Rule 9. However, in emergent cases involving humanitarian considerations, temporary parole may be considered by the competent authority under Rule 10A(i), subject to stringent conditions and necessary protections for the complainant's family.

Parties: Appellant: Krishan Lal; Respondent: State of Rajasthan; Respondent: Complainant (Respondent No.2)
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 03 December 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Orders and Final Disposition
Outcome: Appeals disposed of.
Legal Topics: Parole, Life Imprisonment, Commutation, Premature Release

Criminal Law Prison Law Parole Life Imprisonment Commutation Premature Release

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Parties

Krishan Lal

Appellant

State of Rajasthan

Respondent

Complainant (Respondent No.2)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Orders and Final Disposition

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant, Krishan Lal, is entitled to be released on parole in light of the Supreme Court's order dated 29.03.2001 in Subash Chander

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals disposed of.

Orders

Appellant not entitled to regular parole in terms of Rule 9 of Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 1958.
Emergent humanitarian parole may be granted under Rule 10A(i), with strict conditions and protection for complainant's family.