Lucknow, Sept. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials on Monday to simplify and clearly define the rules for the premature release of prisoners suffering from serious illnesses, old age, or disability.

According to a release, he said the policy "must be transparent, humane, and aligned with Supreme Court guidelines, ensuring that eligible prisoners are considered automatically without needing to apply separately."

In a review meeting of prison administration and reform services, the Chief Minister instructed officials to conduct a statewide survey to identify inmates suffering from fatal diseases, the elderly, and helpless prisoners, with priority given to their release. He also stressed the need to include...