Convict Not Entitled to Emergency Leave to Care for Pregnant Wife: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Kerala High Court refused to grant emergency leave to a life convict, rejecting his wife’s plea that he be allowed temporary release to care for her during a high-risk pregnancy. The Court emphasized the importance of considering victim rights and the gravity of the offence committed, especially in serious criminal cases like murder. Convict’s Wife Filed Writ…
