With reference to the release of prisoners in India, consider the following statements: 1. Parole is a matter of absolute right for a prisoner, and it cannot be denied once sufficient grounds are presented. 2. State governments have their own set of independent rules and guidelines for releasing prisoners on parole. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Parole is not a matter of absolute right for a prisoner; it is a privilege and can be denied based on security and behavior assessments, even if sufficient grounds are presented. Statement 2 is correct: Since 'Prisons' is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, state governments have their own specific rules for granting parole to prisoners.