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Kerala Court Denies Parole to Rapist for Wife's Funeral
25 Jul
Summary
- Parole denied to convicted rapist for wife's 16th-day ceremony.
- Court cited grave nature of offenses and sending wrong message.
- Maximum leniency was already shown by allowing funeral attendance.
The Kerala High Court has refused to grant parole to an individual convicted of serious offenses, including rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor. The convict's sister had sought 10 days of emergency parole for him to attend his wife's 16th-day post-funeral ceremony.
The court emphasized that the nature of the crimes committed by the convict is grave and heinous. It reasoned that extending leniency to someone convicted of such offenses would convey an inappropriate message to the public and undermine the objectives of penal law.
The High Court acknowledged that the convict had already been permitted to attend his wife's funeral, deeming this as maximum leniency. The court found no reason to overturn the competent authority's decision to reject the parole request, citing insufficient grounds.
Ultimately, the court concluded that granting emergency parole in this case would not be justified, leading to the dismissal of the writ petition. The decision underscores a strict stance on parole for individuals convicted of severe crimes against children.
