Rajasthan Prisoners (Release on Parole) Rules, 1958–Rule 14–Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012–Denial from granting the first parole–Petitioner has undergone the sentence of seven years, eleven months and eleven days–He does not suffer from any ineligibility–Ipse dixit reason of adverse police report cannot be a ground for refusing the parole–A balance has to be struck between the safety and emotional aspect of the victim and statutory rights of the accused–Directed to release the petitioner on parole subject to rerasonable and adequate conditions to ensure his return to the State custody–Further, he shall spend his period of parole at a place which is away from the victim’s residence.
