KISHAN SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner-convict, undergoing life sentence in the Central Jail at Jodhpur, has sent this letter petition with the submissions that he has served about 18 years of sentence; and that his conduct in the jail is satisfactory and he is rendering services as "convict overseer". THE petitioner has stated the grievance that his prayer for permanent parole has been declined on a baseless report about his being fond of liquor and being of quarrelsome nature. THE petitioner submits that with remissions, he has served for about 23 years and when he is actually in prison for about 18 years, any suggestion about likelihood of his indulging in any offence is entirely baseless. According to the petitioner, there has not been any valid reason for denying him the benefit of permanent parole.

(2.) THE respondents have filed a reply wherefrom it remains an admitted position that as on 31.03.2012, the petitioner had indeed served actual sentence for about 17 years 11 months and 15 days.

(3.) THE Committee may also requisition latest reports in relation to the petitioner. However, it shall be expected of the Committee to take a final decision in the matter at the earliest and without unnecessary delay, preferably within 30 days from today.