1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 1078 OF 2008 Gopal Hukka Bokse. ..... ..... Petitioner. Versus The State of Maharashtra & Ors.. ..... ..... Respondents. Mr. S.N.Bhosale, Advocate appointed for the Petitioner. Mr. P. S. Hingorani, APP for the State. CORAM : BILAL NAZKI and A. A. KUMBHAKONI, JJ. DATED : 11TH JULY, 2008. P.C.: The grievance of the petitioner is that although he has completed the actual jail term of 14 years and is entitled to benefits under Circular dated 10th January, 2006, he is not being released. 2. Counter affidavit has been filed, in which it is stated that the prisoner was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sessions Court, Pune on 5th November, 1985. The prisoner was granted parole from 24th July, 1991 to 22nd August, 1991. He did not surrender on 23rd August, 1991 but absconded and police was only able to arrest him after about 10 years on 29th June, 2001. The petitioner overstayed for a period of 3612 days. Taking this into 2 consideration, the petitioner has not served 14 years actual imprisonment and this period of 14 years is likely to be completed within few months. 4. Today, the learned Counsel for the respondent, assured the court that as and when the petitioner becomes eligible, his case shall be considered in terms of the Circular dated 10th January, 2006. 5. In view of the assurance given by the respondent, this writ petition is disposed of. 6. It is also contended by the learned Counsel for the petitioner that the prisoner is not well. We direct the Jail Authority to take all possible measures which will be necessary to ensure that the prisoner receives appropriate medical attention. Sd/- (BILAL NAZKI, J.) Sd/- (A.A.KUMBHAKONI, J.)