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HC upholds validity of rule mandating 1-year 'watch period' for convicts before furlough
The Delhi High Court upheld a one-year "watch period" for convicts before furlough eligibility after their appeal dismissals, rejecting a petition claiming it violated constitutional rights. The court affirmed the standing order's legality, emphasizing the need for convicts readjusting to prison discipline. Convict Deepak Srivastav, sentenced for dowry death, must wait until November 13 to reapply for furlough.
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