Supreme Court directs Uttar Pradesh Govt to re-examine policy for premature release of life term convicts
The Hindu
As per the policy, all convicts who have completed the age of 60 and have undergone custody of 20 years without remission and 25 years with remission, are eligible to be considered for premature release
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to re-examine its policy for premature release of life term convicts prescribing a minimum age of 60 years saying prima-facie it does not seem to be sustainable.
A Bench comprising Justices S.K. Kaul and M.M. Sundresh observed this while considering an appeal by a convict seeking a direction for his premature release from prison.
As per the policy, all convicts who have completed the age of 60 and have undergone custody of 20 years without remission and 25 years with remission, are eligible to be considered for premature release.