Q. With reference to temporary release of prisoners in India, consider the following statements:
1.Parole is a temporary release given to a prisoner for a specific reason or emergency for a short time. The time spent outside on parole is added to the prison term.
2.Furlough is given as a reward for good behavior, and the time spent on furlough is counted as part of the prison sentence.
3.The laws about both parole and furlough are made by the Union Government, since ‘prisons’ is a subject under the Union List.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect because time spent on parole is excluded from the sentence, not added.
- Statement 2 is correct — furlough time counts as part of the sentence.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because prisons are under the State List, so states legislate parole and furlough rules, not the Union Government.
Source- IE
