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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, AT DHARWAD
M.NAGAPRASANNA
Annappa Mariyappa Hiremani, S/o. Mariyappa Hiremani – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka, Represented By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Law – Respondent
ORDER :
M.NAGAPRASANNA, J.
1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking the following prayer:
a. “Issue writ of mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Order as per Annexure-E proceedings dated 30.06.2025 as Respondent No.4 Committee as far as only the Petitioner is concerned and consequently direct Respondent no.3 Committee to consider the request made by the Petitioner herein for his premature Release in strict compliance of the Notification/Guidelines produced at Annexure-J and consequently direct Respondent No.5 to extend remission and to release the Petitioner on General Parole for a period of 90 days with timely extension from Central Prison, Bellary till his Representation seeking for his Premature Release produced at Annexure-D dated 30.06.2025 is considered by the concerned authorities.
b. Issue any other writ or Order or Direction that deems fit to grant in the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.”
2. The petitioner - convict was convicted of offences punishable under Sections 376 , 307, 324 and 506 of the IPC in S.C. No.79/2020. The petitioner has been in prison for the last 14 years and 2 months in terms of the imprisonment certificate. The p
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