If Parole Can Be Given To Share Grief, Why Not To Share Happy Moments? Bombay HC Releases Convict To Meet Son Going Abroad To Study

The Bombay High Court ruled that temporary release of a life convict for family matters cannot be equated with parole. The court clarified that such release does not affect the calculation of the maximum period of imprisonment, unlike parole. The judgment emphasizes that family considerations are important but cannot override penal laws. The court also stressed the need for clear guidelines distinguishing between temporary release and parole to prevent confusion in legal procedures