Supreme Court Reserves Order on Plea to Release Terminally Ill & Elderly Inmates: “Prison Rules Are All Applicable Individually to the States”

Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea seeking the release of terminally ill and elderly prisoners, observing, “Prison rules are all applicable individually to the states,” and urging uniform policy for compassionate release.

Supreme Court PIL Seeks Release of Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Across India

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.