In Brief
A prisoner who had served over 24 years in custody without any parole was granted release on parole for 21 days. The Supreme Court held that maintaining family and social ties through temporary parole is justified as a rehabilitation measure and serves the interests of criminal justice. The Court emphasized that reformation is a core objective of punishment. Parole was granted subject to strict conditions, including daily police reporting, restrictions on movement outside the city, and a prohibition on communicating with co-accused or persons involved in the crime.
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