Rs 2 lakh per month? Court says don’t recover parole expenses from Manish Sisodia

On Saturday, the judge took note of the submissions made by Sisodia’s counsel, who sought a modification in the previous court order, claiming that the jail authorities have raised invoices of a staggering amount, exceeding Rs 40,000 per visit, upon the accused and thus, the monthly expenses for the visits come to around Rs 2 lakh.

“In view of the submissions made and purely on humanitarian grounds, the said order dated February 5, 2024 of this court is being modified and it is directed that the above visits of the applicant to his house for meeting his ailing wife shall be on the expenses of the state exchequer and the same shall not be paid by or recovered from the applicant,” the judge said.

The counsel submitted that due to this heavy financial obligation, the accused may not be in a position to enjoy the above liberty or concession granted by the court.

He further submitted that the earlier condition imposed by the court was unjust, keeping in mind the financial condition and resources of the applicant.