Parole means temporary release of a prisoner for a short period so that he may maintain social relations with his family and the community in order to fulfil his familial and social obligations and responsibility.

It is an opportunity for a prisoner to maintain regular contact with outside world so that, he may keep himself updated with the latest development in the society.

The period spent by a prisoner outside the Jail while on parole in no way is a concession so far as his sentence is concerned.