A Delhi court has set free a man sentenced to 10-day imprisonment for drunken driving on the day of Holi after his wife pleaded that the 'homely atmosphere' was missing in his absence.

The accused, who was in jail for more than two days, was ordered to be set free on March 23. "Life in jail even for 2-3 days may have its same effect and impact as it would have if accused remained in jail for 10 days. He has already been imposed fines which is the maximum prescribed for the offence," Additional Sessions Judge J R Aryan said.