What is Parole means

Question

Parole means
1. Release of offender on bail
2. Waiver of punishment
3. Temporary release of prisoner
4. Remission in punishment

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Temporary release of prisoner

The correct answer is Temporary release of prisoner.

• The term parole comes from the French word parole, which means "early release" of a prisoner who agrees to specific conditions ("speech, spoken words" but also "promise").
• During the Middle Ages, the term came to be connected with the release of prisoners who swore an oath.
• In contrast to pardon, amnesty, or commute of the sentence, parolees are still deemed to be serving their sentences and may be sent back to prison if they break their parole conditions.
• Despite its administrative significance, parole is not recognised as a right in India.
• The right to parole of a prisoner is not absolute, and prison officials have significant discretion in granting it.