Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Kerala HC Grants Parole to Death Row Inmate to See Dying Mother
A court in Kerala made a special decision.
They let a prisoner on death row visit his very sick mother.
Even though the law usually doesn't allow this, the court said it's important to be kind and understanding.
The judges felt that everyone, even prisoners, have basic rights, and they should be allowed to see family when they are dying.
The court ordered the prisoner to spend some time with his mother while watched by the police.
Kerala High Court granted escort parole to a death row convict.
The convict sought to visit his ailing, 93-year-old mother.
The court acknowledged legal provisions barring such relief for death row inmates.
The court emphasized a humane approach, citing constitutional principles and fundamental rights.
The convict will spend at least six hours with his mother under police supervision.
- Who
- A death row convict and his ailing mother
- What
- Kerala High Court granted escort parole to a death row convict.
- When
- June 26, 2025
- Where
- Kerala High Court
- Why
- The court emphasized a humane approach, allowing the convict to see his mother.
Legal Restrictions
Humane Approach
Legality vs. Humanity
Legal Restrictions
Legal provisions, such as Section 42 of the Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Act, bar parole for death row convicts.
Humane Approach
The Court held that constitutional principles and fundamental rights demand a humane approach.
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Convict Status
- Death row
- Mother's Condition
- Ailing, bedridden
- Age of Mother
- 93 years old
- Parole Duration
- At least six hours
- Supervision
- Strict police supervision