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

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?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Parole is a discretionary privilege/concession, not a matter of right; even with a sufficient case, it can be denied (Statement 1 incorrect). State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules (Statement 2 correct).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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