IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN WP Crl. No. 152 of 2026

1. J.Sumathi W/o Jagan, D.No.2455 Housing Board, OMR Road, Semmancherry, Chennai.

Petitioner Vs

1. Additional Chief Secretary to the Government Home Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai -

600009.

2.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Tiruchirappalli. 3.The Director General of Police/Director General of Jails Tamilnadu Prison Department, Whannels Road, Ansari Estate, Egmore, Chennai.

4.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Tiruchirappalli. 5.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to transfer petitioner's husband Mr.Jagan @ Jagadeesan S/o Sunderraj from Central Prison, Tiruchirappalli District to Central prison, Puzhal, Chennai in pursuance of her representation dated 17.12.2025.

For Petitioner(s): R.Thamarai Selvan For Respondents: Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted by