$~19 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(CRL) 396/2026 ASHRAF .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Priyal Bhardwaj, Mr. Chetan Bhardwaj and Mr. Sriyansh Shrey, Advs. versus STATE GNCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Yasir Rauf Ansari (ASC) with Mr. Alok Sharma and Mr. Pavitra Dixit, Advs. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV O R D E R % 28.07.2026 1. The petitioner’s application seeking parole was earlier rejected on the backdrop of the major punishment. The period of punishment is now over by June, 2026. The major punishment should not be an impediment in considering the petitioner’s application seeking parole. 2. In view of the aforesaid, the petitioner is granted liberty to file a fresh application. Let the same be considered in accordance with law with due expedition. 3. Petition stands disposed of. 4. All rights and contentions are left open. PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J JULY 28, 2026/P This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 30/07/2026 at 15:46:06