With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, p

Question

With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect. Parole is a form of conditional release granted to a prisoner, but it is a concession and not an absolute right. While a prisoner can make a case for parole, the authorities have discretion to grant or deny it based on various factors, including the prisoner's conduct, the nature of the crime, public safety, and administrative considerations. It does not become a matter of his/her 'right' even if a sufficient case is made out.

Statement 2 is correct. 'Prisons' falls under the State List (Entry 4, List II of Seventh Schedule) of the Constitution. Therefore, State Governments have the authority to formulate their own 'Prisoners Release on Parole Rules' to govern the conditions and procedures for granting parole to prisoners within their jurisdiction. This leads to variations in parole rules across different states in India.

Answer

1 only

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2 only

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

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