The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module for automating the premature release process of eligible prisoners.
The module was developed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and will be implemented on a pilot basis at Puzhal Central Prison, Chennai.
It identifies prisoners eligible for premature release and initiates the process four months in advance.
The system provides regular updates to prisoners and their families through SMS and WhatsApp.
It enables paperless digital processing of files, helping reduce delays and improve transparency in prison administration.