Life Convicts Should Be Eligible For Premature Release Once They Have Served Sufficient Period Of Time In Prison: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that life convicts aren't entitled to premature release under the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, as it applies only to convicts sentenced for specific terms. The court emphasized that life imprisonment means incarceration until death unless remitted by the appropriate authority. The judgment clarifies the scope of premature release provisions under state law concerning convicts serving life sentences.