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Parole
period there is no suspension of sentence but sentence is actually continuing to run during that period also, State of Haryana v. Nauratta Singh, AIR 2000 SC 1179 (1182): (2002) 3 SCC 514. (Criminal PC, 1973, ss. … parole, of lower grade of punishment by confinement in legal custody and under control of warden within specified prison bounds outside the prison, for confinement within the prison adjudged by the court, Jenkins v. Madigan CA Ind,
Deaf and dumb and blind
man that is born deaf, dumb, and blind is looked upon by the law as in the same state with an idiot, he being supposed incapable of any understanding. Nevertheless, a deaf and dumb person, i.e., a … and dumb person, i.e., a 'mute by the visitation of God,' may be tried for felony if the prisoner can read or write and be made to understand by means of signs or symbols (1 Leach, C.
breach
damages 2 a : a violation or disturbance of something (as a law or condition) [find both the State and the minor guilty of gross es of the rules of procedure "In re D.L.B., 429 N.E.2d 615 … [a of security] ;esp : breach of the peace b : an act of breaking out [ of prison] 3 : the condition of having committed a breach of contract used in the phrase in breach [a
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Habeas corpus testificandum
a witness into Court, when he is in custody at the time of a trial. A Secretary of State or a judge of the High Court or of a county Court has power, on a proper application … issue a warrant or order to bring up as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding any prisoner in custody on a criminal charge; see (English) Criminal Procedure Act, 1853 (16 & 17 Vict. C. 30),
Extradition
Extradition, the surrender by a foreign state of a person accused of a crime to the state where it was committed, in order that he … resides, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 607. Extradition, is turning over of an alleged criminal, fugitive or prisoner by one country to another, Webster American Dictionary, p. 412.
Public order
and maintenance of public order involves consideration of public safety. They are closely allied concepts, Revana Siddaiah v. State of Mysore, AIR 1952 Mys 85: (1951) ILR Mys 455: (1952) Cr LJ 1526. Public order, has a … amendment, it can be postulated that 'public order' is synonymous with public peace, safety and tranquillity, Superintendent Central Prison Fatehgarh v. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, AIR 1960 SC 633: (1960) 2 SCR 821. (ii) 'Public order' in
Abatement
be substantiated by affidavit, and which is now abolished, see. R.S.C. Ord. XXI., r. 20) was one which stated some fact which gave a reason for quashing or abating the action, on account of an informality, or … a married woman. In criminal proceedings, a plea in abatement might have been given in writing by a prisoner or defendant on account of misnomer, wrongful or no addition, annexing thereto an affidavit of its truth. But
Piracy
committed upon land wold amount to felony. Pirates hold no commission or delegated authority from any sovereign or State, empowering them to attack others. They can, therefore, be only regarded in the light of robbers. They are, … it is not allowed to kill them without trial, except in battle. Those who surrender or are taken prisoners must be brought before the proper magistrates, and dealt with according to law. By the ancient Common Law
Low visibility rules
Generally these are obscure laws, with far reaching powers and which infringe fundamental rights and those which the state does not wish to publicize. 'Fundamental rights cease to be viable if laws calculated to constrict their sweep … para 93] - here reference is made to the Punjab Jail Manual which was not made available to prisoners and was priced so high that few could buy. (Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer)
Bail
bail for treason, nor may bail in that case be allowed, except by order of a Secretary of State or by the King's Bench Division of the High Court, or a judge thereof in vacation; while, on … or become bail for his due appearance when required, in order that he may be safely protected from prison, to which they have, if they fear his escape, etc., the legal power to deliver him. Means a
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