Furlough vs Parole

Furlough

Parole

• In furlough, the sentence continues to run despite the convict being released from prison for a specified period of time.

• When the convict is released on parole, the sentence is suspended and the quantum of sentence remains intact.

• Furlough is usually granted in case of long-term imprisonment and after spending a certain period of time incarcerated.

• Paroles are granted in short-term imprisonment,

• 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.

• 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.

• Granted by the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons.

• Granted by the Divisional Commissioner

• There is limitation in the case of furlough.

• Parole can be granted a number of times.

• Since furlough is not granted for any particular reason, it can be denied in the interest of the society.

• For parole, a specific reason is required.