Court Upholds Denial of Furlough for Vikas Yadav in Nitish Katara Case

The Delhi High Court dismissed Vikas Yadav's plea for furlough, a temporary prison release, citing statutory ineligibility and past offenses. Yadav, serving 25 years for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, sought 21 days of release.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja highlighted Yadav's grave offenses, ruling out furlough as an 'absolute right' due to security risks and the prisoner's conduct. The court upheld decisions made by authorities who denied his request, prioritizing public safety and order.

Yadav, the son of politician D P Yadav, previously challenged the jail's decision, asserting satisfactory conduct during incarceration. However, the court found no violation of rights, and Yadav along with his cousin Vishal Yadav remains incarcerated for the crime.