“Prisoners Should Be Informed That They Can Challenge Rejections”: Supreme Court Directs States & UTs to Expedite Convict Remission Decisions

Today, On 10th September, The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to promptly inform convicts of remission decisions and their right to appeal. It urged the National Legal Services Authority to provide prompt legal assistance for challenging rejection orders. The Court emphasized efficient case disposal, granting bail, and relaxing bail conditions for undertrial prisoners.