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In cases of late surrender with no element of escape but only element of delay in surrendering they can be examined on the facts and circumstances and merits of each case.
As per the report, there are 2808 prisoners in 14 jails functional in the State, but there were only 4 posts of Medical Officers in the jails, which were claimed to have been filled up.
“The delay at the instance of the Jail Superintendent in accepting Bail Bonds is not acceptable to the conscience of this Court.”
“There is no justification as to why revised minimum wages have been implemented from 14-11-2023 and not from the date when the minimum wages have been increased and implemented in Delhi.”
“By ensuring that convicts, undertrials, and their dependents are aware of and can access benefits designed for their welfare will be crucial in rehabilitation and social reintegration.”
“The next and kin of the deceased prisoner will be entitled to a sum of Rs.15 lakh if the victim was below 30 years of age; a sum of Rs.12 lakh if the victim was below the age of 45 years but above the age of 30 years and, a sum of Rs.10 lakh if the victim was above 45 years of age, as on the date of death”.
In matters of policy, the Courts do not substitute their own conclusion with the one arrived at by the Government merely because another view is possible.
“Although furlough can be claimed without a reason, the prisoner does not have an absolute legal right to claim furlough.”
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