Ramani v. The State by

Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The short point on which this petition is filed assails the condition imposed relating to escort, under order dated 02.04.2026, whereunder 28 days ordinary leave has been granted to the petitioner's son Prakash @ Desapan, who is a convict lodged in Central Prison,Puzhal.

¶2Mr.Malarvannan, learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side), appears for the respondents and states that the report of the Probation Officer was in favor of the petitioner which is why, he was granted leave in the first place. He also fairly states that there does not appear to be any other reason to impose the condition of escort. He also confirms that there is no adverse police report in the case of the convict.

¶3In light of the aforesaid, order dated 02.04.2026, to the extent to which it imposes the condition of escort, is set aside. Prakash @ Desapan, S/o. Velankanni, confined in Central Prison, Puzhal, will be permitted by the authorities to avail ordinary leave of 28 days commencing from 08.07.2026. The convict shall be released on 08.07.2026 at 10.00 am from Central Prison, Puzhal and shall return on 05.08.2026 at 10.00 am. During the leave period, the convict shall report before the Inspector of Police, Ernavoor Police Station, Chennai daily in the evening between 4.00 and 5.00 p.m and shall abide by the prison Rules.

¶4This writ petition (criminal) stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 06-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SSM Note to Registry : Issue order copy on or before 07.07.2026. To

¶1The Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The DIG of Prisons, Chennai Range, Prison Head Quarters, Whannels road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

¶3The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Ernavoor Police Station, Chennai.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. SSM AND WPMP CRL. NO. 539 OF 2026 06-07-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN AND WPMP CRL. NO. 539 OF 2026 Ramani W/o.Velankanni, D.No.6, 133 Block, Tsunamai Cotrus, Ernavoor, Nethaji nagar, Chennai-600 057. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The state by The Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 2. The DIG of Prisons, Chennai Range, Prison Head Quarters, Whannels road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 3. The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS calling for the records bearing No.14144/tha.ku.2/2026 dated 02.04.2026 passed by respondent No.3 and quash the same, and directing the respondents to grant 28 days ordinary leave to the petitioner's son namely Prakash @ Desapan S/o.Velankanni, aged about 30 years, convict PID No.14144, Convict Prisoner, Central Prison, Puzhal. For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (criminal Side) For R1 & R2