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(ii) to save the inmate from the evil effects of continuous
prison life.
(iii) to enable the inmate to maintain constructive hope and
active interests in life.
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R/SCR.A/1221/2020 ORDER
5. In view of the Prisons Act read with Rules, it appears that
the Parole and Furlough system has been incorporated
with specific object as referred to hereinabove. However,
the Parole is not an absolute right of the prisoner. Under
the provisions of the Act and the Rules, it can be granted
or refused or withdrawn as per rules. At the same time,
for furlough leave, there is no need of any ground. But, at
the same time for granting Parole Leave, there must be
some reason.