Implement e-module for premature release of prisoners, Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to implement a digital 'E-Prisons' module to automate and expedite the release of eligible prisoners. The system will be piloted at the Puzhal Central Prison to improve efficiency in the remission process.
Why it matters
Digital transformation in the judicial and prison systems can reduce administrative delays and uphold the rights of incarcerated individuals.
The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu government to kickstart the process of implementing the E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module, a digital system aimed at automating and expediting the remission and premature release of eligible prisoners lodged in various prisons across the State.
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