K.Geetha v. The Home Secretarty, Home Department (Prison),

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 06.05.2026, whereunder 6 days emergency leave has been granted to the petitioner's husband Bharathi, S/o. Kumaresan, who is a convict lodged in Central Prison – I, 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 06.05.2026, to the extent to which it imposes the condition of escort, is set aside. Bharathi, S/o. Kumaresan, confined in Central Prison - I, Puzhal, will be permitted by the authorities to avail emergency leave of 06 days commencing from 09.07.2026. The convict shall be released on 09.07.2026 at 10.00 am from Central Prison - I, Puzhal and shall return on 15.07.2026 at 10.00 am. During the leave period, the convict shall report before the Inspector of Police, Santhavasal Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District, on every alternate day in the morning at 10.30 a.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.) 07-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SSM Note to Registry : Issue order copy on or before 08.07.2026. To

¶1The Home Secretary, Home Department (Prison), Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600009.

¶2The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

¶3The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison I, Puzhal, Chennai 600066.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Santhavasal Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. SSM AND WPMP CRL. NO. 552 OF 2026 07-07-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN AND WPMP CRL. NO. 552 OF 2026 K.Geetha W/o. Kumaresan, No.536, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Kelur, Kelur RF, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu-606 907. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Home Secretary, Home Department (Prison), Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600009. 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. 3. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison I, Puzhal, Chennai 600066. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, order or direction, calling for the records relating to the proceedings in No.CP-PU 1/3757/2025-R2 Dated 06.05.2026, by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct 3rd respondent to grant 10 days ordinary leave without escort to the petitioner's Son Bharathi, S/o Kumaresan, Prisoner No.9538(PID NO.469432) is presently confined in Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai-600066, and pass such further or other orders as this Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Gopal For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)