What is the Article 72?

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the pardoning powers of the President of India. When the President of India takes an action over the case of punishment or the sentence of any person convicted for an offence, it takes the form of his pardoning powers.

What is a sentence for commutation?

To “commute a sentence” is the power to substitute a sentence imposed by the judiciary for a lesser sentence. In other words, it means the power to reduce or lessen a sentence resulting from a criminal conviction. For example, a ten-year sentence may be commuted to a five-year sentence.

What type of questions does the parole board ask?

Questions Which May Be Asked at a Parole Hearing

• Why are you in prison?
• What led you to this crime?
• Do you think the sentence you received fits your crime?
• Why should you be granted parole?
• Do you feel remorse for your actions?
• What guarantees do we get that you will not reoffend?

What are some criticisms of parole release?

Some criticisms of parole are that it should be abolished, that it is ineffective, that parole decisions are made by bureaucrats, that parole is automatically granted, and that parole reduces the sentences imposed by the courts.

What does fishing mean in jail?

Fish has been recorded as prison slang for new inmates since the 1870s. Fish for new inmates shouldn’t be confused with another prison slang term, fishing. This refers to using a string to pass contraband items between cells in a manner similar to casting a fishing line.

What does MAC mean in jail?

In California every institution is required by law to have a Mens’ Advisory Council (“MAC”).

What does it mean when an inmate has been released?

For example, a pretrial inmate may have been removed by the U.S. Marshals Service and subsequently released by the court with no further notice to the BOP. “RELEASED” means the inmate is no longer in BOP custody. How do I conduct a new search?

Can an inmate be released before their parole date?

Usually, the inmate must serve a minimum term of incarceration (imposed by the sentencing court) before the inmate is eligible for parole. In some cases the inmate may receive a hearing before reaching the parole eligibility date, but in no case may an inmate be released to parole before reaching the eligibility date.

What if I do not know the inmate’s register number?

If you do not know the inmate’s register number, please include whatever identifying information is available (for example, the name and location of the sentencing court, offense, docket number of the criminal case, and date of sentencing). Also, include an address/telephone number by which you may be reached by Commission staff.

How many inmates have been released to home confinement so far?

According to BOP, at least 1,440 inmates had been released to home confinement under those standards, as of Wednesday. Among them are several inmates who had served less than 50\% of their total sentence, though the exact number is not clear as BOP has not provided detailed information on those who have been approved for home confinement.