Full Bench of P&H HC to decide whether prisoners found using cell phones can be labelled 'hardcore prisoners' disentitled to parole/furlough

A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has decided to refer the question of whether prisoners found using or possessing a phone/SIM in prison can be released under the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1988 on parole or furlough.