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flag India pushes new law for early release of undertrial prisoners to tackle prison overcrowding.

flag The Indian government is pushing states to enforce a new law that allows for the early release of undertrial prisoners. flag Under Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, first-time offenders can be freed after serving one-third of their potential sentence, while others are eligible after half. flag The move aims to reduce overcrowding and improve conditions in prisons. flag The Ministry of Home Affairs has requested regular updates on the law's implementation.

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