KUNA RAM Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner-prisoner, having been convicted for offences under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC and sentenced, inter alia, to life imprisonment in the judgment and order dated 15.05.2010 as passed by the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 1, Jodhpur, has served the sentence for a total period of 3 years 5 months and 25 days as on 30.06.2012 inclusive of jail remission.

(2.) THE petitioner has sent this letter petition seeking grant of emergent parole for taking care of his house and personal belongings. From the submissions as made in the letter, it appears that the petitioner's parents had expired in the past and his wife has also died. In fact, death of his wife led to the petitioner's conviction under Section 304-B IPC. The petitioner submits that in his house, there were three kuchcha jhupas and there were certain personal belongings whose whereabouts were not known. With these submissions, the petitioner has suggested that for the purpose of taking care of his deserted house and personal belongings, he may be granted 10 days' emergent parole.