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Furlough
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Parole
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- In furlough, the sentence continues to run despite the convict being released from prison for a specified period of time.
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- When the convict is released on parole, the sentence is suspended and the quantum of sentence remains intact.
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- Furlough is usually granted in case of long-term imprisonment and after spending a certain period of time incarcerated.
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- Paroles are granted in short-term imprisonment,
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- It is aimed to prevent solitude of prisoners, allow them to establish family and social ties, a way of motivation for maintaining good conduct, and to remain disciplined in prison.
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- It aims to provide relief to prisoners in certain specified exigencies such as illness, sowing and harvesting of crops, and to pursue an appeal against conviction in the SC.
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- Granted by the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons.
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- Granted by the Divisional Commissioner
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- There is limitation in the case of furlough.
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- Parole can be granted a number of times.
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- Since furlough is not granted for any particular reason, it can be denied in the interest of the society.
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- For parole, a specific reason is required.
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