Delhi High Court Relaxes One-Year Parole Bar For Filing SLP

The Delhi High Court relaxed the one-year imprisonment requirement for granting parole, allowing a prisoner to file an SLP before the Supreme Court. The Court noted that access to justice is a fundamental right and procedural rules must be interpreted to ensure meaningful exercise of legal remedies. The judgment analyzes parole guidelines, exceptional circumstances, and constitutional considerations. It underscores that technicalities cannot obstruct a convict’s ability to challenge conviction before a higher forum.