India, July 27 -- The Delhi High Court has directed jail authorities to provide a written order clearly specifying the surrender date when releasing convicts on parole or furlough, instead of issuing a vague or generic statement.

Justice Girish Kathpalia issued the direction on Friday while dealing with a murder convict's plea against the competent authority's October 2024 decision to reject his furlough application.

The application was rejected on the ground that he had jumped the parole granted in April 2023 and was issued a punishment ticket, which had the effect of barring him from claiming furlough for a year. The man had to be arrested due to his failure to surrender.

Taking note of the situation and the past instances of convict...