New Delhi, Jul 16: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all States and Union Territories to formulate and notify a comprehensive policy within three months for the early or premature release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners, aiming to establish a uniform and humane framework across the country. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and […]

The Supreme Court has ordered states and Union territories to frame a policy for the early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months. The ruling seeks a uniform, time-bound system amid concerns over prison overcrowding and inadequate medical care.