PIL filed before Delhi High Court for release of prisoners on interim bail, special parole amid rising COVID-19 cases

The Petitioner has submitted that the existing healthcare system would not be able to accommodate the rapidly increasing number of COVID infected cases of undertrial prisoners and convicts.

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A petition in the nature of a public interest litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court for the formulation of guidelines for release of prisoners on interim bail or special parole in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

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PIL filed before Delhi High Court for release of prisoners on interim bail, special parole amid rising COVID-19 cases

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