Summary
- The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to create a uniform policy for the early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months.
- This ruling emphasizes a humane, transparent mechanism integrated with the e-Prisons portal for monitoring applications and ensuring accountability.
- The policy must include eligibility criteria, independent medical boards, and a time-bound process for considering release applications.
- The Court's decision aims to uphold the dignity and rights of vulnerable prisoners while addressing chronic overcrowding in Indian prisons.
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