1,035 convicts remain in country’s prison beyond 14 years despite remission eligibility
TNN / May 20, 2026, 23:25 (IST)
A staggering 1,000 Indian inmates, with 403 in Haryana, find themselves behind bars even after serving 14 years of actual imprisonment and demonstrating commendable behavior. According to RTI statistics, these individuals have fulfilled their 'maximum period of punishment' but are still waiting for early release.