Jharkhand HC orders immediate release of prisoners granted bail; flags 7-year lapse

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA   Ranchi, Oct 9: In a major step toward protecting the rights of undertrial prisoners, the Jharkhand High Court has directed that anyone granted bail or suspension of sentence must be released immediately without delay. The Court issued detailed instructions to ensure faster communication between courts and jails after finding that a convict remained … Continue reading Jharkhand HC orders immediate release of prisoners granted bail; flags 7-year lapse