Delhi High Court Starts Contempt Action Against Tihar Jail Superintendent Over Parole Delay

Delhi High Court finds parole order was frustrated by jail authority

The Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against a superintendent at Tihar Jail after finding that an undertrial prisoner was not released on parole despite a court order directing his release.

The Court observed that the jail authority imposed an address-verification condition that did not form part of the earlier parole order. It described the reasons given for withholding release as flimsy and untenable, and held that the conduct appeared aimed at frustrating the judicial order.

Final outcome: Contempt proceedings were initiated, and the matter was directed to be heard further on September 22.

Case: Anwar Hussain v. State NCT of Delhi

Judge: Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav

For Petitioner: Shannu Baghel

For Respondents: Sangeet Sibou and standing counsel Rahul Tyagi for Delhi Police

Source: Bar & Bench