Formulate policy to free elderly, terminally ill prisoners: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ordered states and Union Territories to create a policy for releasing elderly and terminally ill prisoners. This directive ensures constitutional values are upheld even within prison walls. The court emphasized that dignity and humane treatment remain paramount for all inmates. Data shows over 5,000 prisoners fall into these vulnerable categories. The policy must be formulated within the next three months.
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