Emergency parole can be granted based on the exigent circumstances of a convict's family, particularly concerning health-related needs.

JUDGMENT

The prayers in this Writ Petition filed under Article

226 of the Constitution of India are as follows:-

1)Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing 2nd respondent to release the son of the petitioner, Mr. Ajith Kumar K, on Special leave/Emergency leave for a period of 2 months under Rule 400 of the Kerala Prison’s and Correctional Services (Management) Rules, 2014.

And

2. Grant such other reliefs as are deemed just and necessary in the facts and circumstances of the case. .

2. The petitioner is the mother of a convict. The petitioner’s son (Convict No. 425/2024) is undergoing imprisonment in S.C. No. 937/2012 on the file of the Additional Sessions Court, Kasaragod, and is presently lodged at the Central Prison, Kannur.

3. The petitioner submitted an application seeking emergency leave for her son. In the application, it is stated that the petitioner's husband is suffering from Chronic Kidney disease, Uncontrolloed Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Cerebellar bleed. As there is no one else to look after him, the presence of the convict is highly essential. The petitioner has produced Exts. P1 to P3 medical records in support of her contention.

4. The petitioner has earlier submitted a representation before respondent No.2 seeking parole. However, the competent authority had rejected the said application, as per Ext.P4.

5. Heard both sides.

6. Having regard to the circumstances brought out, I feel that the convict is entitled to emergency parole for a period of 14 days from 17.03.2026 to 30.03.2026.

Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing Respondent No. 2 to release the convict on emergency parole for the period from 17.03.2026 to 30.03.2026. The convict shall surrender before Respondent No. 2 on 31.03.2026 without fail.

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