Supreme Court Seeks UP Govt Response On Policy For Premature Release Of Prisoners Above 80 Years Old

Sohini Chowdhury

14 Jan 2022 10:35 AM IST

  • Supreme Court Seeks UP Govt Response On Policy For Premature Release Of Prisoners Above 80 Years Old

    The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government seeking their response to whether the State has any existing policy to consider the premature release of accused who are 80 years old or above and convicted on long drawn trial. Advocate-on-Record, Mr. P.V. Yogeshwaran appearing on behalf of the Petitioner before a bench comprising the Chief Justice...

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