'What About Those Who Commit Offences At Advance Age?': Delhi HC Refuses To Entertain PIL For Premature Release Of Old Aged Prisoners

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking premature release of old aged and infirm prisoners in terms of recommendations made by Mulla Committee (1980-83) and the Model Prison Manual (2003).While expressing disinclination to even issue notice in the matter, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna remarked,"This is a policy...