Convict entitled to emergency parole for daughter's marriage under prison rules.

JUDGMENT

The prayers in this Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of theConstitution of Indiaare as follows:-

“I. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to the 3^rd and 4^th Respondent to grant parole or emergency leave to petitioner’s Husband (Convict No. C 476/2024) who is undergoing incarceration at Central Prison & Correctional Home, Viyur Thrissur in accordance with law;

II. To grant any such other and further relief as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit in the facts and circumstances of the case, so as to meet the ends of justice.”

2. The petitioner is the wife of Convict No.476/24 lodged in the Central Prison and Correctional Home, Viyyur, Thrissur. The petitioner has submitted Ext.P2 representation before respondent No.4 seeking emergency leave to the convict stating that the marriage of their daughter is scheduled on 17.05.2026. However, respondent No.4 has not taken any action on the same. The petitioner has produced Ext.P1 marriage invitation card in support of her contention.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the records.

4. Materials have been placed before this Court to show that the marriage of the convict’s daughter is scheduled on 17.05.2026.

5. The learned Public Prosecutor opposed the application.

6. Having regard to the circumstances brought out, I feel that the convict is entitled to emergency leave for a period of three days from 16.05.2026 to 18.05.2026.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Superintendent, Central Prison and Correctional Home, Viyyur, Thrissur, to release Sri. Vijayan @ Sadiq (Convict No.476/24) on emergency parole for a period of three days from 16.05.2026 to 18.05.2026, as provided under Rule 400(4) of the Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Rules, 2014 . The convict shall surrender before the Superintendent of the Central Prison and Correctional Home, Viyyur, Thrissur, on 19.05.2026, without fail.