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But the case of persons who abscond for years have to be treated differently.

Judicial notice can also be taken of the fact that there are a large number of parole absconders which poses a serious threat to society besides a making a mockery of the criminal justice system.

The respondents are thus justified in declining the request for parole of the petitioner.

The above may not however be understood as indicating that in no case may the petitioner be released on parole. While the Authorities may be justified in declining parole in normal circumstances, in emergent conditions under pressing humanitarian considerations the petitioner may be considered for release on parole for short periods under appropriate stringent conditions so that he may not abscond. As in this petition the petitioner is not seeking temporary release on any emergent humanitarian consideration no direction for his release can be passed.