Consider the following statements about Bail and Furlough in India:

1. Bail is a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, while furlough is a temporary release of a convicted prisoner.

2. Bail is granted as a right under the Indian Constitution, while furlough is a privilege.

3. Furlough is typically granted for a longer duration than parole.

4. Bail can be granted by a court, while furlough is granted by prison authorities or the government.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

Bail is for an accused person awaiting trial; furlough is granted to convicted prisoners to maintain family or social ties. Hence, 1 is correct.
Bail is not an absolute constitutional right but is granted at the discretion of the court based on the nature of the offense. Furlough is indeed a privilege. Hence, 2 is incorrect.
Parole is often granted for a more extended period, typically one month, and can be extended in special circumstances. Furlough, on the other hand, is usually for a shorter duration, up to 14 days, and is granted for specific reasons or to break the monotony of imprisonment. Hence, 3 is incorrect.
Bail is granted by the court, while furlough is granted by prison authorities/government. Hence, 4 is correct.

Additional Information Here’s a crisp tabular comparison between Bail, Parole, and Furlough:

Aspect	Bail	Parole	Furlough
Definition	Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial.	Temporary release of a convicted prisoner for specific reasons (e.g., family emergency, medical treatment).	Temporary release of a convicted prisoner for a short period (typically 14 days) as a privilege.
Purpose	Ensure the accused’s presence at trial.	Aid rehabilitation and reintegration into society.	Help prisoners maintain family and social ties.
Applicability	Accused persons (not convicte4..	Convicted prisoners (after serving a portion of their sentence).	Convicted prisoners (after serving a portion of their sentence).
Granted by	Courts.	Prison authorities or government.	Prison authorities or government.
Duration	Until trial concludes or further court orders.	Typically 1-2 months (extendable).	Typically 14 days (non-extendable).
Conditions	May include surrendering passports, regular check-ins, or monetary bonds.	Must report to authorities regularly and return to prison after the parole period.	Must return to prison after the furlough period.