New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday granted special remission to various categories of prisoners, including women who are undergoing sentences ranging from 10 years to up to one year at correctional facilities across the national capital.

While all women prisoners and men above the age of 65 will be eligible for a remission of 90 days, those serving sentences of more than 10 years will be eligible for remission in the range of 20 to 90 days, as per a statement issued by the L-G office on Thursday.

Remission of 90 days would be granted to those over the age of 65 and 60 days to other inmates, it said.

In the category of prisoners serving sentences of 5 years and abov...