Kerala high court grants 15-day emergency parole to life convict to get married
The parole petition filed by Prasanth's mother. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by HC in April 2025 for the murder of P G Deepak, a Janata Dal (United) office bearer in Thrissur.
Prasanth's marriage was scheduled for July 13. However, an application submitted by his mother seeking emergency leave was rejected by the jail superintendent who cited that the prison rules do not provide for emergency leave for the convict's own marriage.
This prompted her to approach HC.
In support of her plea, Prasanth's mother produced a photograph from the betrothal ceremony and submitted that both families had mutually agreed to conduct the marriage on July 13. She also stated that despite Prasanth being sentenced to life imprisonment, the bride stood firm in her decision to marry him.
HC appreciated the bride's stand and extended its blessings for a happy life. It accordingly granted parole to Prasanth for 15 days, from July 12 to 26. The court also quoted the renowned American poet Maya Angelou: "Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."
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