'No Prisoner With COVID19 Shall Be Released': SC Issues More Directions For Release Of Prisoners [Read Order]

In reference to its order directing all the States/ UTs to constitute High Powered Committees to determine and release a certain class of prisoners on interim bail so as to decongest prisons amid the impending threat of COVId-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court today issues certain supplementary measures to be observed by the state and prison authorities, so that the release of prisoners...