Tej Singh v. The State NCT Of Delhi & ANR.

$~27 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(CRL) 984/2025 TEJ SINGH .....Petitioner Through:

Ms. Sunita Arora, Adv. DHCLSC.

Versus

THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

.....Respondents Through:

Mr. Sanjay Lao, SC(Crl.) W/SI Neha, PS Mehrauli.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA

O R D E R

% 16.04.2025 1.

This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2.

The present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeks the following prayers: - "A. To Issue the Writ in the nature of Certiorari quashing the Order No. F.18/ 116/2020/HG-3288, dated 24.12.2024 passed by the Respondent rejecting the Parole Application of the Present Petitioner.

B. Issue a Writ in the nature of mandamus Directing the Respondent to release the Petitioner on parole for a period of period of 08(Eight Weeks) to maintain social ties and family relation and to curb inner stress and depression due to incarceration. C. Pass any other order/ orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case." 3.

The petitioner in the present case has been awarded the sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life in case FIR No. 650/2017 under Sections 376(2)(F)/354/506 of the IPC registered at P.S. Mehrauli. The petitioner had applied for parole which was rejected by the Competent Authority vide order dated 24.12.2024 citing Rule 1210, sub rules (III) and (IV) and Rule 1211 of The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

the Delhi Police Rules, 2018. It is pointed out that the present petitioner was granted emergency parole and, thereafter, he was re-arrested on account of his involvement in another case bearing FIR No. 143/2022 under Sections 354/354-B/323/506 of the IPC registered at P.S. Mehrauli. 4.

The present petition has been preferred against the said order dated 24.12.2024 passed by the Competent Authority. The petitioner along with the present petition has also annexed a wedding card with respect to his daughter's wedding scheduled for 30.04.2025. The said card has been duly verified by way of a status report dated 15.04.2025 authored by Inspector Sanjay Kumar Singh, SHO, P.S. Mehrauli. The said status report has been handed up in Court and the same is taken on record. 5.

In totality of the facts and circumstances, the present petition is partly allowed. The petitioner is directed to be released on parole to attend his daughter's marriage for a period of 10 days from the date of his release, subject to the following conditions: - i.

The petitioner shall furnish a personal bond in sum of Rs. 15,000/- with one surety of a like amount subject to the satisfaction of the concerned Jail Superintendent.

ii.

The memo of parties reflects that the petitioner resides at Village Jawan Sikandarpur, Post: Jawan Aligarh-202186, Uttar Pradesh. In case of any change of address, the petitioner is directed to inform the Investigating Officer and the concerned learned Trial Court. iii.

The petitioner shall furnish a telephone number to the Jail Superintendent on which he can be contacted, if required. After his release, he shall also inform his telephone number to the SHO of the police station concerned.

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iv.

Immediately upon the expiry of the period of 10 days of parole, the petitioner shall surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent. v.

The period of parole shall be counted from the day when the petitioner is released from jail.

6.

The petition is accordingly disposed of.

7.

Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. 8.

Copy of the order be sent to the concerned Jail Superintendent for necessary information and compliance.

9.

Order be uploaded on the website of this Court forthwith. AMIT SHARMA, J APRIL 16, 2025/kr/sc Click here to check corrigendum, if any The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.