केन्‍द्रीय कारागार, बरेली में निरूद्ध सिद्धदोष बन्दी पवन कुमार उर्फ मोनू मित्‍तल पुत्र श्री सुलक्षण मित्‍तल, निवासी जनपद-लखीमपुर खीरी की नामिनल रोल के आधार पर समयपूर्व रिहाई के सम्‍बन्‍ध में।

**Executive Summary** This document is an order from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the premature release of prisoner Pawan Kumar alias Monu Mittal from Bareilly Central Jail. The order, dated January 22, 2026, commutes the remainder of his sentence, contingent upon the presentation of two sureties acceptable to the District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri, and a personal bond for an equivalent amount. This order takes into consideration a previous ruling of the High Court, Lucknow Bench, dated August 19, 2025, related to Criminal Miscellaneous Writ Petition No. 168/2024. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Release Order:** The Uttar Pradesh government orders the release of Pawan Kumar alias Monu Mittal (Prisoner No. 48545) from Bareilly Central Jail. * **Legal Basis:** The order is issued under Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. * **Original Sentence:** Pawan Kumar was originally sentenced to death by the Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur Kheri, on March 26, 2007. * **Sentence Modification:** The High Court, Lucknow Bench, commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment on December 11, 2009. * **Time Served:** As of January 11, 2025, the prisoner has served 19 years, 1 month, and 1 day, plus 22 years, 10 months, and 21 days. * **Conditions for Release:** Release is contingent upon: * Two sureties acceptable to the District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri. * A personal bond for an equivalent amount. **Impact Analysis** **District Magistrate, Lakhimpur Kheri:** * **Impact:** They must assess the suitability of the two sureties presented by the prisoner. * **Action Required:** Determine if the presented securities meet the criteria and ensure compliance with the bond conditions. **Prisoner Pawan Kumar alias Monu Mittal:** * **Impact:** He will be released from Bareilly Central Jail. * **Action Required:** He must present the required sureties and personal bond to the satisfaction of the District Magistrate, Lakhimpur Kheri. **Senior Superintendent, Central Jail, Bareilly:** * **Impact:** Must process the release if the prisoner fulfills the stipulations of this order. * **Action Required:** Facilitate the release of Pawan Kumar after verification of compliance with the required conditions. **Nodal Officer/Superintendent, District Jail, Lucknow:** * **Impact:** Must ensure the writ petition order is known and followed. * **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the ruling of the High Court, Lucknow Bench, dated August 19, 2025, concerning Criminal Miscellaneous Writ Petition No. 168/2024. **Private Secretary to Hon'ble Minister, Prison Administration and Reforms Department, UP:** * **Impact:** Must be informed of the decision and its specifics. * **Action Required:** Review the order and its context. **Director General/Inspector General, Prison Administration and Correctional Services, UP, Lucknow:** * **Impact:** Oversight and awareness of the release process. * **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the release order.

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