Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Uttarakhand HC Criticizes Delay in Prisoner Releases
The Uttarakhand High Court is upset because some prisoners who should be free are still in jail.
Despite rules saying they can go home, about 140 people haven't been released, some for years.
The court says this is because officials aren't doing their jobs properly.
To fix this, a special group will review the cases and decide who can be released soon.
Uttarakhand High Court expressed displeasure over the delayed release of eligible prisoners.
The court stated 140 eligible convicts remain incarcerated despite being eligible for release.
Some prisoners have been eligible for release since 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The court cited administrative apathy as the cause of the delays.
A competent authority board must be formed within two weeks to review cases.
- Who
- Uttarakhand High Court
- What
- The Uttarakhand High Court expressed displeasure over the delayed release of eligible prisoners.
- When
- The hearing occurred on Saturday, June 28.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To address the delay in releasing eligible prisoners.
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Eligible Prisoners
- 140
- Action
- Court ordered a competent authority board
- Board Deadline
- Within two weeks
- Prisoner Eligibility
- Since 2019, 2020, and 2021 (earliest)
