Aruna v. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R (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 is fully armed with instructions to enable this Court to take up the matter for final disposal. Hence, by consent of both learned counsel, final orders are passed in this Writ Petition.

¶2The prayer in this Writ Petition is for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave of 30 days without escort to the petitioner's husband Somasundaram @ Somu, S/o Subramanian (convict), presently lodged in Central Prison, Puzhal. In this regard, she has given a representation on 23.03.2026.

¶3Learned Additional Public Prosecutor raises a preliminary objection pointing out that the convict has just been granted 28 days leave with escort pursuant to an order dated 28.01.2026 in W.P.(Crl.) No.697 of 2025 between

01.02.2026 and 28.02.2026. However, he would accede to the position that despite the same, if sufficient cause is made out, in terms of Rule 6 of the Tamil Page3 of 4 Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982, the convict may be granted emergency leave.

¶4Hence, let representation dated 23.03.2026 be treated as a representation seeking emergency leave and the same be disposed by the authorities in line with the extant Rules , within a period of three (3) days from today and the orders communicated promptly to the petitioner and the convict.

¶5This Writ Petition is disposed in terms of this order. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SL Note: Registry is directed to issue a copy of this order today. To

¶1The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Home Department (Prison-IV) Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Deputy Inspector General of Prison Puzhal Range, Chennai-600 008.

¶3The Superintendent Central Prison, Puzhal - 600 066.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras Page4 of 4 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. SL 20-04-2026

2026:MHC:1526 Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Aruna W/o. Somasundaram, 14/15, Varalakshmi Nagar Extention, Kolathur, Chennai-600 099. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Home Department (Prison-IV) Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison Puzhal Range, Chennai-600 008. 3. The Superintendent Central Prison, Puzhal - 600 066. ..Respondent(s) PETITION filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for issuance of WRIT OF MANDAMUS or any other appropriate order or direction directing the Respondents to grant ordinary leave for 30 days without escort to the detenu, Somasundaram @ Somu S/o. Subramanian, aged about 47 years, PID 2710, detained at Central Prison, Puzhal and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): MS.S. Maroshini For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John