In compliance of the statutory provisions, the Home Minister of Delhi, Shri Kailash Gahlot held the meeting of Sentence Review Board(SRB) with other members including Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Director General (Prison), Pr. Secretary (Law), Principal District Judge, Spl. Commissioner of Police and Director Social Welfare on 23/02/2024. In the meeting, SRB has considered total 92 cases and 14 cases have been recommended for premature release of convicts from prison. The proposal has been submitted to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor for approval.
In a statement issued, Home Minister Shri Kailash Gahlot said, “The Sentence Review Board has thoroughly considered each case on its individual merits, keeping in mind the principles of justice and rehabilitation. The recommended premature releases reflect our commitment to reintegrating reformed individuals back into society and reducing the burden on our prison system. We believe in offering second chance to those who have shown genuine improvement and remorse during their incarceration.”
