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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N.SATHISH KUMAR, M.JOTHIRAMAN, JJ
Balaji – Appellant
Versus
The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons – Respondent
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| 1. right to medical leave for convicts. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court's consideration of medical records. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. granting of conditional leave. (Para 6) |
For Petitioner : Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondents : Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan Additional Public Prosecutor O R D E R (Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)
The present writ petition has been filed challenging the order of the second respondent dated 18.10.2025 rejecting the request of the petitioner/Convict Prisoner viz., Balaji, S/o.Sivakumar (PID No.306513), for grant of 6 days emergency leave.
2. The petitioner states that his mother is advised to undergo knee replacement surgery and hence, he gave a representation dated 03.09.2025 to the authorities seeking 15 days emergency leave, but the second respondent rejected the same vide the above said order. Hence, the present writ petition.
3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner's request was not rejected and the petitioner was only asked to produce the medical records pertaining to medical condition of his mother. He would further submit that the petitioner has already availed 6 days emergency leave and now, he is entitled for o
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