Minimum sentence period must be satisfied before ordinary leave can be granted to a convict.

[Order of the Court was made by N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.]

This Writ Petition has been filed for issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner dated 25.03.2026, wherein the petitioner has sought ordinary leave for her husband, who is serving sentence at Central Prison, Trichy.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor produced a copy of the proceedings dated 29.04.2026 issued by the first respondent. It is seen that the representation has been rejected on the ground that the convict has not satisfied the minimum period required for granting ordinary leave. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, submitted that the convict has undergone sentence for 2 years, 3 months, and 24 days. Therefore, he is not entitled for grant of ordinary leave.

3. We do not find any ground to interfere with the impugned proceedings of the first respondent and the same is perfectly in line with the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982. In view of the same, it will be left open to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation seeking for emergency leave if a need so arises. If any emergency leave is sought for by the petitioner, the same will be considered by the first respondent on its own merits and in accordance with law.

4. This Writ Petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs.