India, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and Union territories (UTs) to formulate within two months, a clear remission policy on the premature release of life-term convicts , underlining that considerations of liberty, fairness and the principles of natural justice must guide decisions regarding the early release of convicts. The bench emphasised that the power to grant remission must be exercised in a "fair and reasonable manner". htc...