New Delhi – 5th May: The Supreme Court of India on Monday asked the Central Government and 18 states to respond to a petition filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The petition requested the release of elderly prisoners aged above 70 and terminally ill inmates on bail, especially those who have not approached the top court for relief after their bail pleas were denied.
NEW DELHI: 4th April: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court of India, requesting the release of elderly and terminally ill convicts across the country. This move aligns with a special campaign launched by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to provide legal aid and support for such prisoners.