ARUN CHAUHAN vs STATE GNCT OF DELHI

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$~64 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 28th January, 2026 + W.P.(CRL) 293/2026 & CRL.M.A. 2834/2026 ARUN CHAUHAN .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Tanya Agarwal, Mr. Krishna Kumar Keshav, Advocates (through V.C.) versus STATE GNCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) for State with SI Pankaj Kumar, PS Jyoti Nagar. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. The relief sought in the present petition is very short and precise. 2. Petitioner i.e. Arun Chauhan prayed for grant of second spell of furlough for a period of two weeks in the current conviction year. The Competent Authority (Prisons) was pleased to accede to such request and directed his release subject to five conditions. Condition No.1 reads as under:- “1. That he shall furnish cash surety of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) alongwith a personal bond in the like amount for his release on Furlough to the satisfaction of the Superintendent, Central Jail No.2.” 3. According to learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner could not arrange the abovesaid cash and though he had prayed for reduction of the amount from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.5,000/-, his such request was declined by the competent authority. Reference in this regard has been made to communication dated 07.01.2026. Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA W.P.(CRL) 293/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:30.01.2026 10:42:54 4. It is apprised that on various previous occasions, the petitioner was granted furlough and he never misused liberty granted to him and surrendered immediately on expiry of the period of furlough. 5. Learned Standing Counsel (Crl.) for the State submits that since petitioner has not so far been released and his previous conduct remained completely sati