92 life convicts to be released from Cherlapalli prison under Telangana remission policy
HYDERABAD: Ninety-two life convicts, including 86 men and six women, are set to be released from Cherlapally Central Prison on Tuesday after the Telangana government granted them special remission under its revised premature release policy.
The beneficiaries were found eligible under guidelines framed in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court. The Telangana Prisons Department identified eligible life convicts as of February 1 and submitted the list to the government for consideration.
The proposals underwent scrutiny at multiple levels. Jail superintendents first reviewed the cases, followed by verification by an internal committee of prison officials. The cases were then examined by a standing committee comprising senior Home and Law Department officials and the Director General of Prisons.
Governor approves proposal after review
The remission proposal received Cabinet approval before being forwarded to Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla for final clearance.
During a review meeting, Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra and Inspector General of Prisons N Murali Babu briefed the Governor, who subsequently approved the proposal.
The exercise follows the state government’s October 2025 order establishing a permanent policy for the premature release of prisoners. The policy was framed after the Supreme Court directed states to adopt clear timelines for considering remission cases.
Under the policy, Telangana reviews eligible remission cases three times a year on February 1, June 1 and October 1.
Second major remission exercise under Congress
This is the second major remission exercise undertaken since the Congress government assumed office in Telangana.
In July 2024, the state granted special remission to 213 convicts, including 178 men and 35 women, resulting in their release from prisons across the state.
Prison authorities said the periodic release of eligible inmates based on good conduct and statutory criteria helps reduce overcrowding in prisons while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
