Supreme Court Directs All States, UTs To Promptly Convey Rejection Of Remission Plea To Convicts

The Supreme Court directed all states and union territories to promptly inform convicts of the rejection of their remission applications within one week. The court also mandated that copies of these rejection orders be forwarded to the respective District Legal Services Authorities to ensure that appropriate legal aid is provided to the affected convicts. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, issued several directives to ensure compliance with remission policies, including making these policies available in all prisons and uploading them to government websites. The court emphasized the need for transparency and timely communication in the remission process, aiming to protect the rights of convicts and ensure they receive necessary legal support.