Kerala High Court recognizes right of convict father to get good education for his child, grants seven days parole

The Kerala High Court has allowed a convict seven days parole to spend a few days who is preparing to get admission for his higher education.

Allowing the petition filed by the wife of a convict undergoing imprisonment at Central Prison and Correctional Home, Thavanur, the High Court noted that child of the convict should get the presence of his father for few days for a successful education year.

As the court was told that the child obtained six A+ and two A grade in SSLC examination, it said, "Such a bright student seeking the help of his father to get admission in a plus two course after arranging fees and other things. This Court cannot keep its eyes shut to such request from a convict. The basic rights of the convict includes the right of a father to get good education to his child. A father’s presence plays a vital role in child’s higher education journey by offering emotional support, guidance and mentorship.".

"Let the bright child of the convict, namely Shahansha Rasheed, who secured six A+ in SSLC examination, spend a few days with his father. Shahansha Rasheed should go to the plus two course after getting blessings from his parents with a smile on their face. Let the almighty give blessings to Shahansha Rasheed for a bright future. I think, the petitioner’s husband should be given emergency leave for a period of seven days", a bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan has ordered.

Accordingly, the convict Rasheed has been granted emergency leave for a period of one week from 12.06.2025 to 18.06.2025 on condition that the convict will execute a bond for Rs.1,00,000/(Rupees One Lakh Only) with two solvent sureties each for the like sum, to the satisfaction of the jail authorities.

Case Title: SHAFEENA PH vs. STATE OF KERALA