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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 26412
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan, JJ
T.Dharmaraj – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamilnadu – Respondent
WP. Crl.No.684 of 2026
For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Manoharan
For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor, Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John
Prison authorities must consider emergency leave representations upon submission of required medical evidence within stipulated time.
Headnote:The petition under Article 226 seeks a writ of mandamus directing consideration of a representation for grant of 30 days emergency leave without escort to the petitioner's son, a convict prisoner. The court notes the authorities require medical records and supporting particulars. The court directs production of evidence within three days and consideration of the representation within two weeks thereafter. The sole issue is whether the prison authorities must expeditiously consider the representation for emergency leave. The ratio decidendi emphasizes procedural fairness in requiring supporting documents before granting leave, ensuring timely disposal upon submission. Writ Petition disposed with directions to produce particulars and pass orders on representation.
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| 1. prayer for emergency leave to convict prisoner. (Para 2) |
| 2. authorities require medical evidence for consideration. (Para 3 , 4) |
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.)
Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel accepts notice for the respondents and has received instructions in full. Hence, by consent of both learned counsel, this Writ Petition is disposed finally even at the stage of admission.
2. The petitioner’s prayer is for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider his representation dated 12.03.2026 for grant of 30 days emergency leave without escort to his son, Praveenraj, S/o. Dharmaraj, Aged about 33 years, convict prisoner, presently confined in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai.
3. Mr.Muniyapparaj states that the authorities have sought a copy of the medical record and other particulars in support of the representation seeking leave.
4. In such circumstances, the petitioner is directed to produce necessary evidence as sought for by the authorities within three (3) days from today. If the particulars are produced within the stipulated time, the authorities are directed to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated
12.03.2026 within two (2) weeks from date of receipt of such particulars. 5. As this direction would suffice to address the plea of the petitioner, this Writ Petition is closed.
