pyq/2021/prelims/83

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.

2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2