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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 34617
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan, JJ
N.Soraja – Appellant
Versus
The State Represented by its The Director Inspector General of Prison – Respondent
WP Crl. No. 914 of 2026
For Petitioner(s): P.Divya
For Respondent(s): Mr. R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M.Sylvester John
Court directs prison authorities to expeditiously consider pending representation for convict's ordinary leave under prison rules.
Headnote:First Paragraph: The petition under Article 226 seeks a writ of mandamus directing grant of 30 days ordinary leave without escort to a convict prisoner. Essential facts involve a pending representation dated 30.03.2026 for the same relief. Court finds it appropriate for authorities to consider the representation under extant prison rules. Second Paragraph: Issue framed as directing consideration of pending representation for leave. Ratio decidendi emphasizes expeditious disposal within a week per relevant rules, with counsel confirming receipt and processing. Last Paragraph: Writ petition disposed directing authorities to pass orders within one week, with copy served to petitioner and convict; no costs.
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| 1. prayer for mandamus to grant convict's ordinary leave. (Para 1) |
| 2. pending representation to be considered under rules. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. direct expeditious orders; petition disposed. (Para 4) |
The prayer in this petition is for a mandamus directing the respondents to grant 30 days ordinary leave without escort to the petitioner’s son Karthick, aged 39 years, S/o. Nakeeran, convict prisoner, detained at Central Prison, Puzhal I, Chennai.
2. Since the identical prayer of the petitioner figures in her representation dated 30.03.2026, which is pending before the authorities, it would be more appropriate that the authorities consider the same and pass orders in light of the extant Rules.
3. Mr.Muniyapparaj, who appears for the respondents, accedes to the receipt of the representation and states that the same is under process.
4. Let orders be passed within a week from today having regard to the relevant Rules and a copy served promptly on the petitioner and the convict.
5. This writ petition stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs.
