Rajasthan High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Rajasthan HC Grants Emergent Parole to Pradeep on Humanitarian Grounds
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Justice Girish Kathpalia
Farjand Ali
Rajasthan HC Grants Emergent Parole to Pradeep on Humanitarian Grounds (2026) held that The court recognized that Rule 11(1)(i) of the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021 allows for emergent parole in cases of critical illness of close relatives.
In the case of Pradeep vs State Of Rajasthan, the petitioner, a convict, sought emergent parole for fifteen days due to his wife's critical medical condition requiring surgery. The court examined the relevant provisions of the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021, and found that the petitioner's situation fell within the humanitarian grounds for parole. Ultimately, the court granted the petitioner's request for emergent parole, emphasizing the need for humanitarian considerations while ensuring compliance with statutory conditions.
The court recognized that Rule 11(1)(i) of the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021 allows for emergent parole in cases of critical illness of close relatives.
The court emphasized the importance of humanitarian considerations in granting parole, particularly in cases involving medical emergencies.
The decision underscored that a convict's satisfactory jail conduct can be a factor in determining eligibility for parole.
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