In Brief
Mohammed Shamsuddin, a prisoner who had completed over 24 years in custody without ever being granted parole, filed a writ petition seeking parole to maintain family relations. The Court granted his request for 21-day parole, relying on the principle that maintaining family and social ties is a crucial ground for parole and supports rehabilitation. The Court held that allowing short parole periods serves the objective of reformation recognized in criminal law theory, and such measures promote redemption, rehabilitation, and public interest. Parole was conditional upon residence in Gulbarga and non-communication with co-accused."
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