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3. Learned State counsel while referring to the reply filed on behalf of respondents 1 to 4 submits that the case of the petitioner was rejected on 1 of 2 Neutral Citation No:=2024:PHHC:142484-DB the ground that present case is of heinous nature and petitioner is likely to jump the parole and he may become fearless even after his presence of strict law and order and judicial system.

4. Heard.

5. The petitioner has been convicted in the afore-noted case and is undergoing his sentence. He has undergone sentence of more than 05 years and he is not involved in any other criminal case. His case for release on parole has been rejected on the ground that present case is of heinous nature and petitioner is likely to jump the parole and he may become fearless even after the presence of strict law and order and judicial system. It is difficult to comprehend as to how the release of the petitioner who is involved in a single criminal case and has undergone actual sentence of more than 05 years, would endanger law and order and judicial system in case he is released on parole. It is necessary for a convict to maintain his contact with society to enable his reformation and transform him into a responsible citizen at the time of his release after completion of sentence. Consequently, we are of the considered view that impugned order dated 24.05.2024 (Annexure P-1) has been passed without application of mind. Thus, impugned order (Annexure P-1) rejecting the case of the petitioner for release on parole is unsustainable and deserves to be set aside.