One-Year ‘Watch Period’ Before Grant of Furlough After Dismissal of Conviction Appeal Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the validity of the Standing Order No. 01 of 2019 issued by the Director General (Prisons), which mandates a one-year “watch period” before a convict can be considered for release on furlough after returning to jail following the dismissal of their appeal. The Court observed that this order was issued under the general administrative powers of the Director General of Prisons and does…
