Remission Application Rejection Challenge

Summary

A writ petition challenges the arbitrary rejection of a remission application for a convict, focusing on the lack of consideration for factors like age, conduct, and rehabilitation. The petition seeks a writ of mandamus to quash the rejection and direct reconsideration in accordance with legal principles. The petitioner argues that the decision was based solely on the offenses nature without a holistic assessment, violating established legal standards.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF [State] AT [Location]
WRIT PETITION (CRIMINAL) NO. [Number] OF [Year]
Rahul,
Son of Shaji,
Resident of [Your Address],
Petitioner
Versus
*. State of [State],
Through [Designation],
[Department/Authority],
[Address],
Respondents
WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE * OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA SEEKING RELIEF AGAINST THE ARBITRARY REJECTION OF THE REMISSION APPLICATION OF THE PETITIONER’S FATHER
To,
The Hon’ble Chief Justice and His Companion Judges of the Hon’ble High Court of [State]
The Humble Petition of the Petitioner above named
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
*. Parties to the Petition:
- The Petitioner, Rahul, is the son of the convict Shaji, and is aggrieved by the arbitrary rejection of his father’s remission application by the Respondents.
- The Respondents are the State of [State] and the concerned authorities responsible for considering remission applications.
*. Facts of the Case:
- The Petitioner’s father, Shaji, was convicted for the offense of [specific offense] and has been serving his sentence since [year of conviction].
- The Petitioner had earlier preferred W.P. (Crl.) No. */* before this Hon’ble Court seeking consideration of the remission application. This Hon’ble Court directed the Respondents to duly consider the same.
- Pursuant to the said direction, the remission application was placed before the Advisory Board. However, it was rejected solely on the ground that the offense committed by the convict was “heinous,” without a holistic assessment of relevant factors such as the convict’s advanced age of 70 years, prolonged incarceration, good conduct, and rehabilitation efforts.
*. Grounds for Relief:
- The rejection order is ex facie arbitrary and lacks application of mind to settled legal principles governing remission.
- The Respondents failed to consider the convict’s advanced age, prolonged incarceration, good conduct, and rehabilitation efforts, which are relevant factors in determining remission.
*. Relief Sought:
- Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order, or direction to quash the rejection order of the remission application.
- Direct the Respondents to reconsider the remission application of the Petitioner’s father in accordance with the law.
*. Interim Relief:
- Pending the final disposal of this writ petition, direct the Respondents to provisionally release the Petitioner’s father on bail.
*. Prayer:
- The Petitioner prays for the following reliefs:
*. Quash the rejection order of the remission application.
*. Direct the Respondents to reconsider the remission application in accordance with the law.
*. Grant any other relief deemed fit and proper by this Hon’ble Court.
AND FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS, THE PETITIONER AS IN DUTY BOUND SHALL EVER PRAY.
Filed by:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Advocate for the Petitioner
Place: [Location]
Date: [Date]
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