Azim Khan v. State Gnct of Delhi

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31.08.2026 CRL.M.A. 25839/2026

¶1Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

¶2The application stands disposed of. W.P.(CRL) 2548/2026

¶1Mr. Prashant Raghav, Superintendent of prisons, Central Jail No.14, Mandoli, Delhi is present. Mr. Bhoop Singh, Deputy Secretary (Home), Govt. of NCT of Delhi is also present. Both of them have filed the affidavits. They submit that all endeavours are being made to streamline the early disposal of the applications seeking parole. It is, however, pointed out that on account of some unavoidable circumstances, the necessary inquiry has taken longer time. The delay has also occasioned on account of technical glitch. This is a digitally signed order. 2. The Court has emphasised that henceforth there should not be any delay in dealing with the request for parole. All endeavours shall be made to fully meet the timeline as prescribed under the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018. It has come on record that on 22.08.2026, the application is received by the government. The same has to be decided within a period of four weeks as mandated under Rule 1217 of Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018. Deputy Secretary

(Home), Govt. of NCT of Delhi assures the Court that the decision will be taken within the same period.

¶3As of now, the Court takes on record the explanation offered by both the Officers. They are bound by the same. They stand discharged from their personal presence. The decision be taken within a period of four weeks from 22.08.2026.

¶4In view of the aforesaid, the petition stands disposed of.

¶5All rights and contentions of the parties are left open.

¶6If the decision is not taken within the time frame as alleged, the petitioner shall be at liberty to approach the Court seeking restoration of the main petition.

PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J AUGUST 31, 2026 tr

This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010393082026 + W.P.(CRL) 2548/2026 AZIM KHAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Chetan Bhardwaj, Advocate. versus STATE GNCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Yasir Rauf Ansari, ASC along with SI Rahul, PS Burai. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV