Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court orders states to frame early release policy for elderly, ill inmates
The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to formulate a policy for the early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months. This directive aims to address the specific needs and conditions of vulnerable inmates. The court's order emphasizes the need for a structured approach to consider premature release for these individuals.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (5): Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Mathrubhumi English, The Free Press Journal, The Tribune