Jails need old-age homes for those who can't be freed: SC

Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Observing that prisoners are also entitled to fundamental rights, including right to health, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that government must take care of old-age prisoners who are not entitled for remission and suggested that old-age home should be set up within the jail or set up open jail where they can be looked after by their family members.

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