(1) The primary objective underlying premature release is reformation of offenders and their rehabilitation and integration into the society, while at the same time ensuring the protection of society from criminal activities and these two aspects are closely interlinked and are incidental to the same is the conduct, behaviour and performance of prisoners while in prison.
(2)These have a bearing on their rehabilitative potential and the possibility of their being released by virtue of remission earned by them, or by an order granting them premature release.
(3) The Premature Release of Prisoners shall be governed by the Rajasthan Prisoners (Shortening of Sentences) Rules, 2006, as amended from time to time.