The Madras High Court refused to grant temporary release to a convict serving sentence for triple murder who sought parole to assist his wife in undergoing fertility treatment.
The Court observed that while reproductive rights are important, they cannot be considered in isolation from the surrounding circumstances of the case.
It is remarked that a child born to a person convicted of such grave offences may have to endure lifelong social stigma and emotional consequences.
Balancing individual rights with broader societal considerations, the Court concluded that the facts of the case did not justify granting temporary release for the requested purpose.
[Jalani v. Deputy Inspector General of Prisons]
