Vijayabaskar vs The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 32609

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan, JJ
Vijayabaskar – Appellant
Versus
The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons – Respondent
WP Crl. No. 845 of 2026

Important Points

Mandamus granted directing expeditious processing of convict's leave application with required documents.

Subject

Criminal Law - Prisoners' Rights

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Article 226

Headnote

Article 226 of the Constitution of India enables issuance of writ of mandamus for enforcement of rights. Convict prisoner sought 28 days ordinary leave without escort from prison authorities. Court noted representation under consideration, directing submission of medical reports for processing. Petitioner directed to cooperate with document submission. Mandamus achieved; writ petition closed with time-bound disposal of representation.

Advocates:
For the Petitioner(s): S.Nadhiya
For Respondent(s): Mr.R. Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John

Table of Content
1. convict seeks ordinary leave without escort. (Para 1)
2. leave application under active consideration. (Para 2)
3. direct cooperation and time-bound disposal. (Para 3 , 4)

The prayer of the petitioner, who is a convict prisoner presently lodged in Central Prison – 1, Puzhal, is for ordinary leave for himself.

2. On instructions, Mr.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel would submit that the representation dated 07.03.2026 seeking leave has been received and is under active consideration. He would request that the petitioner be directed to furnish such evidence as may be necessary, including medical reports, to enable expeditious processing of the representation.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner is so directed to ensure that the petitioner cooperates in the furnishing of required documents to the respondents.

4. With this, as the mandamus stands achieved, this Writ Petition is closed. Let representation dated 07.03.2026 be disposed within a period of one (1) week from date of furnishing of required documents.