Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Grants 1997 Gangrape Convict Parole for Sister's Funeral
A man, Tasleem, who was convicted of a serious crime in 1997 and sentenced to life in prison, was given a special permission to leave jail for a short time.
This happened because his sister passed away on Sunday morning.
The court had a special meeting on Sunday, which is unusual, to consider his request.
He had previously been allowed to visit her in the hospital briefly.
Tasleem asked to be let out so he could attend her funeral and be with his family during their sad time.
His sister was very sick and was taken care of by him and his mother.
The judge decided to allow him to be out of prison for four weeks to do this.
This is a temporary release to help him during a difficult family event.
The Delhi High Court held a special Sunday sitting to hear an urgent parole application.
Tasleem, convicted of gang rape in 1997, was granted four weeks of parole.
The parole is for the convict to attend his sister's funeral rites, who passed away on Sunday.
Tasleem had previously received a one-day parole to visit his sister in the hospital.
The court noted the need for Tasleem to be with his family during this time of bereavement.
- Who
- Tasleem, a convict in a 1997 gang rape case, and the Delhi High Court
- What
- A four-week parole was granted to Tasleem by the Delhi High Court to attend his sister's funeral rites and be with his family.
- When
- Sunday, for the urgent hearing and parole grant; parole effective upon release for four weeks.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To perform last rites and offer support to his family during a period of bereavement following his sister's death.
Convict's Need for Parole
Sentence Review Board's Denial
Humanitarian Grounds
Convict's Need for Parole
The convict sought parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his sister's last rites and be with his grieving family, especially since she was his mother's sole caretaker.
Sentence Review Board's Denial
The Sentence Review Board had previously denied parole, and the court noted their handling of the matter was 'superficial and perfunctory'.
- Convict Name
- Tasleem
- Conviction Year
- 1997
- Crime
- Gang rape
- Sentence
- Life Imprisonment
- Parole Granted
- Four Weeks
- Reason for Parole
- Sister's death and funeral rites
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Hearing Date
- Sunday
