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 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
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).