CRWP-10244 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (115) ARUN JOSHI ALIAS SONU ALIAS JOSHI STATE OF PUNJAB AND CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Constitution of India read with Section 3(1) of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant parole to the petitioner for a period of niece, Bhavi, whose marriage is fixed for 29.08.2026. 2. the application submitted by the relative of the petitioner to the Superintenden present petition is respondent No.4 to the petitioner for a period of five days i 31.08.2026, 10244-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARUN JOSHI ALIAS SONU ALIAS JOSHI Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Davinder Bir Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. ****** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Constitution of India read with Section 3(1) of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant parole to the petitioner for a period of 10 days to enable him to attend the marriage of his niece, Bhavi, whose marriage is fixed for 29.08.2026. In light of the averments made in the petition and the fact that the application submitted by the relative of the petitioner to the Superintendent of Prison/Jail, Central Jail, Ludhiana, has been returned present petition is being disposed of with a direction to respondent No.4-Superintendent, Central Jail, Ludhiana to the petitioner for a period of five days i , to enable him to attend the marriage of his niece on IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10244-2026 Date of Decision:- 26.08.2026 ARUN JOSHI ALIAS SONU ALIAS JOSHI ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Davinder Bir Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 3(1) of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant parole to the 10 days to enable him to attend the marriage of his niece, Bhavi, whose marriage is fixed for 29.08.2026. In light of the averments made in the petition and the fact that the application submitted by the relative of the petitioner to the t of Prison/Jail, Central Jail, Ludhiana, has been returned, the disposed of with a direction to Superintendent, Central Jail, Ludhiana to grant parole to the petitioner for a period of five days i.e. from 27.08.2026 to to enable him to attend the marriage of his niece on 26.08.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 3(1) of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant parole to the 10 days to enable him to attend the marriage of his In light of the averments made in the petition and the fact that the application submitted by the relative of the petitioner to the he disposed of with a direction to to grant parole to to enable him to attend the marriage of his niece on MANJU 2026.08.26 13:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-10244 29.08.2026, subject to verification by the authorities with regard to the said marriage. T 31.08.2026 3. the satisfaction of respondent No.4 Ludhiana, which shall be returned to him or his relative at the time of his surrender before the 4. of. August 26, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 10244-2026 -2- 29.08.2026, subject to verification by the authorities with regard to the said The petitioner shall surrender before 5:00 P.M. The petitioner shall furnish surety in the sum of Rs.1 lakh to sfaction of respondent No.4-Superintendent, Central Jail, , which shall be returned to him or his relative at the time of his surrender before the Jail Authorities on 31.0 With the aforesaid directions, the present petition is disposed August 26, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No 29.08.2026, subject to verification by the authorities with regard to the said before the Jail Authorities on The petitioner shall furnish surety in the sum of Rs.1 lakh to Superintendent, Central Jail, , which shall be returned to him or his relative at the time of his 08.2026. With the aforesaid directions, the present petition is disposed (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE 29.08.2026, subject to verification by the authorities with regard to the said n The petitioner shall furnish surety in the sum of Rs.1 lakh to Superintendent, Central Jail, , which shall be returned to him or his relative at the time of his With the aforesaid directions, the present petition is disposed MANJU 2026.08.26 13:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document