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13. Both 'Parole' and 'Furlough' are considered as reformative processes. These provisions were introduced with a view to humanizing the prison system. Parole is not a right, and is given to a prisoner for a specific reason. It may be denied to a prisoner even when he makes out a sufficient case, if the competent authority is satisfied that releasing the convict would not be in the interest of society. Parole can only be granted in event of some emergency and circumstances, such as the death of a family member, the marriage of a family member, a family member's major illness, or any other emergency situation. 'Furlough' is similar to 'parole', but with some significant differences. It is given in cases of long-term imprisonment. The period of furlough granted to a prisoner is treated as remission of his sentence. Though, unlike parole, furlough is seen as a matter of right for a prisoner, to be granted periodically irrespective of any reason, and merely to enable the prisoner to retain family and social ties, and to counter the ill-effects of long time imprisonment but as a matter of fact, even 'furlough' is not an absolute right and grant of furlough is subject to the conditions as prescribed, the most significant being the period already spent in custody and his conduct during such period.