- Parole is a conditional, discretionary release, not a fundamental right of the prisoner. - Prison administration is a state subject, and State Governments frame their own rules regarding parole.
With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/ her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2021 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and the Role of Judiciary)
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- Consider the following statements with respect to Article 32 and Article 226 of the Constitution of India : Article 32 confers a right on the petitioner while Article 226 confer a discretion on the High Court. Article 32 and Article 226 confer identical power on the Supreme Court and the High Courts to enforce the Fundamental Rights. The power of superintendence of the Supreme Court over the High Courts is not similar to the powers of superintendence conferred on the High Courts over the courts subordinate to them. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
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- Who is the protector of the Fundamental Rights of a citizen?
- The Guardian of Fundamental Rights is
- Under the Constitution who among the following is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights?
- Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?
- Assertion (A) : Mandamus normally is not issued to Govt. for making law. Reason (R) : Mandamus cannot lie in absence of policy. Once policy is laid down, terms of policy can be enforced.
- Which one of the following writs can be filed against a private person also ?