PARAG HARSHADBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
- Disposal
- 56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
Holding
The court directed the concerned authority to decide the furlough leave application as expeditiously as possible.
Summary
The petitioner, Parag Harshadbhai Shah, a convicted prisoner, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking ten days of furlough leave, which was pending before the concerned authority. The State of Gujarat opposed the application. Both parties were represented, and the matter was heard by Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai. After considering the applicant's submissions, the court directed the concerned authority to decide the furlough leave application as expeditiously as possible. The order disposed of the application, permitting direct service of the order.
Issues considered
- Whether the concerned authority should expedite the decision on the applicant's request for ten days of furlough leave.
Subjects
Judgment
R/SCR.A/1162/2026 ORDER DATED: 10/02/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/SPECIAL CRIMINAL APPLICATION (FURLOUGH LEAVE) NO. 1162 of
2026
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PARAG HARSHADBHAI SHAH
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.
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Appearance:
MR DINESHKUMAR J PRAJAPATI(9979) for the Applicant(s) No. 1
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for the Respondent(s) No. 1
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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE UTKARSH THAKORBHAI
DESAI
Date : 10/02/2026
ORAL ORDER
1. On perusing the Jail Remarks it appears that the Applicant
has preferred an Application before the concerned authority for
grant of 10 Furlough Leave which is pending.
2. Heard learned Advocate for the Applicant and learned APP
for the Respondent - State.
3. Considering the submissions advanced by the learned
Advocate for the Applicant, the concerned authority is directed
to decide the Application )led by the Applicant for grant of
Furlough Leave as expeditiously as possible.
4. The Application is disposed of in above terms. Direct
service is permitted.
(UTKARSH THAKORBHAI DESAI, J)
ANIRUDH OJHA
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge.
Digitally signed by: ANIRUDH OJHA(HC02370), ENGLISH STENO GRADE-II\, at High Court of Gujarat on 10/02/2026 18:15:58
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