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Karnataka High Court rules that pending PMLA cases do not automatically disqualify a prisoner from parole, particularly in medical emergencies. The court emphasized judicial discretion to prioritize humanitarian grounds over rigid parole rules, setting a precedent for balancing legal proceedings with prisoner rights.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that Rule 358(6)(ix) requires convictions in two or more distinct criminal cases-not multiple offenses arising from a single trial-to qualify for premature release. This decision grants immediate release to a prisoner serving 19+ years for multiple murders in one case, setting a critical precedent for prison law interpretation across states with similar rules.
Rajasthan High Court holds that parole cannot be denied merely due to multiple pending cases; social welfare report and 11-year incarceration outweigh speculative fears.
Rajasthan High Court holds that prisoners serving life sentences without death penalty are eligible for permanent parole after 12 years under Rule 9 proviso, rejecting arbitrary rejections by parole committees.