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.
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.
