92 life convicts cleared for special remission in Telangana
The Telangana government has approved special remission for 92 life convicts following a Supreme Court directive. This decision aligns with new guidelines established for the premature release of prisoners. The move aims to reduce prison overcrowding while adhering to judicial principles.
- ▪The approved list includes 86 male prisoners and six female prisoners eligible for special remission.
- ▪The decision follows a Supreme Court order directing states to create permanent policies for prisoner remission.
- ▪The Telangana Prisons Department identified eligible convicts and submitted the list after thorough scrutiny.
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Telangana government has approved special remission for 92 life convict prisoners following directions issued by the Supreme Court of India regarding premature release policies and timelines for prisoners.The approved list includes 92 life convicts, comprising 86 male prisoners and six female prisoners, found eligible for consideration of special remission under the guidelines.According to the Telangana Prisons Department, the decision follows the Supreme Court’s February 18, 2025 order in the Sonadhar versus State of Chhattisgarh case, in which States were directed to frame permanent policies and timelines for granting special remission to eligible prisoners.In compliance with the directions, Telangana government issued permanent guidelines through G.O.
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