Priyanka v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The petitioner seeks a mandamus directing the official respondents to consider her representation dated 09.03.2026 for providing medical treatment to her husband, who is a remand prisoner in Central Prison, Vellore.

¶2Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel who accepts notice for the respondents, has instructions and furnishes a copy of medical certificate dated 21.03.2026 that, according to him, prima facie indicates that the general condition of the petitioner's husband is satisfactory.

¶3Be that as it may, since the petitioner apprehends that her husband's medical condition is adverse and in need of immediate medical attention, let the Page2 of 4 representation be considered and orders passed on the representation within a period of one (1) week from today.

¶4Since under representation dated 09.03.2026, the petitioner has also sought an opportunity to meet her husband, let the authorities also consider this request in accordance with the extant Rules.

¶5With this, and as the purpose of the mandamus stands achieved by virtue of this order, this Writ Petition and the connected Miscellaneous Petition are closed. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 23-03-2026 sl Index: Yes/No Speaking order To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government Home Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009.

¶2The Director General of Police Director General of Prisons and Corrected Service, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai.

¶3The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Vellore.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. Page3 of 4 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. sl AND WPMP CRL. NO. 185 OF 2026 23-03-2026 Page4 of 4

2026:MHC:1216 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN AND WPMP CRL. NO. 185 OF 2026 Priyanka W/o Pradeep, No.35, A Block, Suthanthira Nagar, Moors Road, Thousand Light, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State By; The Principal Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009. 2. The Director General of Police & Director General of Prisons and Correctional Service, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. 3. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Vellore-632 002. 4. Maharaja Assistant Jailor, Central Prison, Vellore – 632 002. ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 4 Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.03.2026 and to provide proper medical treatment to the petitioner's husband namely Mr.Pradeep son of Darga Mohan, aged 29 years, remand prisoner, PID No.75115, now confined in the Central Prison, Vellore. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Pugalenthi For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John