W.P.(CRL) 1064/2026 1 $~89 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(CRL) 1064/2026 B. S .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Aman Panwar, Advocate (DHCLSC) with Mr. Abhinav Kumar, Mr. Manav Kaushik and Ms. Rishika Chowdhary, Advocates versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) for State CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN O R D E R % 02.04.2026 1. Petitioner had applied for grant of first spell of furlough as per Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 and the grievance raised in the present petition is to the effect that his such request has not been adjudicated. 2. Learned Standing Counsel for State appears on advance notice and accepts notice and submits that he has yet not received any instructions but the present petition can be disposed of by giving direction to the Competent Authority to decide the aforesaid application in a time-bound manner, particularly in view of the fact that it is pending since 17.01.2026. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner also does not press for any further relief if the direction to that effect is given. 4. In view of the above, present petition is disposed with direction to the Competent Authority to decide the representation dated 17.01.2026 within 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 06/04/2026 at 11:45:46 W.P.(CRL) 1064/2026 2 one week from today and to communicate the outcome to the petitioner. 5. Needless to say, in case the representation/petition is not disposed of within one week or if the petitioner is aggrieved by the outcome of his petition/ representation, he would be at liberty to file petition afresh before this Court. 6. A copy of this order be sent to concerned Jail Superintendent for information and compliance. 7. A copy of this order be given dasti to learned counsel for petitioner under the signatures of Court Master. MANOJ JAIN, J APRIL 2, 2026/dr/sy 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 06/04/2026 at 11:45:46 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 06/04/2026 at 11:45:46