Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Karnataka HC Denies Honeymoon Parole to Convict
A man in prison for life because he committed murder was allowed to go home once to get married.
After his wedding, he asked to go home again for a honeymoon.
The court said no, explaining that parole is not a regular thing and must follow the rules.
The man will have to wait six more months before he can ask again.
This story shows how the court tries to balance being fair with showing kindness, even in difficult situations.
A convict serving life imprisonment for murder was granted parole to get married in 2025.
After his marriage, he requested parole again for a honeymoon, citing marital companionship.
The prison authorities and the Karnataka High Court denied his request, stating parole is not a routine privilege.
The court suggested he could apply again after six months, following legal provisions.
The case highlights the tension between punishment and personal rights within the prison system.
- Who
- A convict serving life imprisonment for murder
- What
- Request for parole to spend time with his wife after marriage
- When
- After being married on parole in 2025, request for honeymoon parole in 2026
- Where
- Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To spend time with his wife, citing marital companionship and conjugal rights
- Convict's Crime
- Murder
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Prison
- Parappana Agrahara Central Prison
- First Parole
- For marriage (granted)
- Second Parole Request
- For honeymoon (denied)
- High Court's Stance
- Parole not a routine privilege
- Next Application Opportunity
- After six months
