In the context of India, consider the following statements:
When a prisoner presents sufficient grounds, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner, as it becomes a matter of his right.
State governments have their own rules for releasing a prisoners on parole.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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In the context of India, consider the following statements:
When a prisoner presents sufficient grounds, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner, as it becomes a matter of his right.
State governments have their own rules for releasing a prisoners on parole.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1Only 1false
- 2Only 2true
- 3Both 1 and 2false
- 4Neither 1 nor 2false
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Answer : 2. "Only 2"
Explanation :
Parole can also be denied to a prisoner if the competent authority is satisfied that releasing the convict is not in the interest of society. Provision of parole is a privilege/concession but not a right of any convicted prisoner. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.