Umadevi v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison,

Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The petitioner is the wife of a convict lodged in Central Prison, Coimbatore. The convict has been granted ordinary leave of 21 days though with escort and the present petition is filed as the petitioner and convict are aggrieved by the imposition of condition relating to escort.

2.Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) states that the condition has been imposed as this is a first time the convict is availing leave and hence is a matter of policy, the authorities prefers that an escort is provided.

3.However, learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the leave has been sought to attend the medical condition of the petitioner's wife.

¶4Hence, to balance the interests of both parties and since the reports of the police and probation officer are in favour of the convict and most importantly, since Mr.Malarvannan, does not very seriously object to the removal of the condition made for escort, we modify order dated 03.02.2026 and confirm the grant of leave though without escort. Page2 of 5

5.The respondents are directed to release the convict viz., Jagadeeswaran, S/o Subramani, aged about 48 years, confined at Central Prison, Coimbatore, on ordinary leave for a period of Twenty One (21) days without escort i.e., from

15.07.2026 to 04.08.2026.

6.The convict shall be released on 15.07.2026 at 10.00 A.M. and is directed to surrender before the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Coimbatore, on 05.08.2026 before 10.00 A.M. The convict shall report before the Inspector of Police, Erode Taluk Police Station, every day between 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., during the period of leave and shall abide by all the conditions prescribed in the Jail Manual.

7.This Writ Petition is allowed to the above extent. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 13-07-2026 vs Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Note to Registry: Issue Today. To

¶1The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, Coimbatore Range, Central Prison Campus, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 018. Page3 of 5

¶2The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Coimbatore, Coimbatore - 641 018.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. Page4 of 5 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. VS 13-07-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Umadevi W/o. Jagadeeswaran, No.12/2, Cheran Nagar, Ramamoorthi Road, Selvapuram, Coimbatore North, Coimbatore – 641 001. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, Coimbatore Range, Central Prison Campus, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 018. 2. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Coimbatore, Coimbatore - 641 018. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ or order or direction or any other nature of Writ of Certiorarified No.84/Kc/2025 dated 03.02.2026 passed by the 1st Respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 21 days without escort to the detenue Jagadeeswaran, S/o. Subramani aged about 48 years,PID No.476012, detained at Central Prison, Coimbatore. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Arun Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr. C.R. Malarvannan Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (criminal Side)