Delhi govt announces special remission for prisoners on Republic Day 2026
Jan 25, 2026
On the occasion of Republic Day, 26th January 2026, the Government of Delhi has decided to grant Special Government Remission to eligible convicts. The remission is being granted in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 473 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (corresponding to Section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), read with Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. U-11011/2/74-UTL (i) dated March 20, 1974, according to an official release.