Supreme Court directs states to frame policy for early release of terminally ill, elderly prisoners

The Supreme Court has mandated that every state and Union Territory devise new policies concerning the early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners. With a three-month deadline, these policies must include precise eligibility criteria and a straightforward process. This initiative is aimed at minimizing procedural hold-ups for those most in need of compassion and care behind bars.

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