V.K.Pooja v. The State Rep by Its

Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The limited scope of this writ petition is for removal of condition relating to escort while granting ordinary leave of 21 days to the petitioner's father/convict, viz., Kannan, S/o.Veerichettiyar, presently confined in Central Prison, Salem.

¶2The convict has undergone sentence of 5 years 2 months and 1 day as on 25.05.2026. Since leave has been granted earlier by the intervention of this Court vide order dated 31.01.2025 in WP No.2292 of 2025 and for the reason that Mr.C.R.Malarvannan does not very seriously object to the modification of the order in relation to the condition of escort, order dated 21.03.2026 is modified to the extent sought for.

¶3Accordingly, impugned order dated 21.03.2026, to the extent to which an escort has been provided, is set aside and ordinary leave of 21 days without escort is granted, though on the following conditions:

(i) Respondents are directed to release the Convict Prisoner viz., Kannan, S/o.Veerichettiyar, aged 55 years, confined at Central Prison, Salem on Ordinary Leave for a period of 21 days i.e., from 25.07.2026 to 14.08.2026.

(ii) The Convict Prisoner shall be released on 25.07.2026 at

10.00 am and he shall surrender before the Central Prison, Salem on 15.08.2026 before 10.00 a.m.

(iii) The Convict Prisoner is directed to report before the Inspector of Police, Kondalmpatty Police Station, everyday at

10.30 a.m., during the period of leave.

(iv) The Convict Prisoner shall utilize the leave only for the ground on which it has been granted and shall not indulge in any other activities.

¶4This Writ Petition is allowed to the above extent. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order ssm Note to Registry: Issue Today To

¶1The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, Office of Coimbatore Range DIG of Prison, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore -641 012.

¶2The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison at Salem, Hasthampatti, Salem - 636 007.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Kondalampatty Police Station, Salem.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. SSM 23-07-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN V.K.Pooja D/o.V.Kannan, Door No.9/3, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Kondalampatti, Salem - 636 010 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By its, The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, Office of Coimbatore Range DIG of Prison, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore -641 012. 2. The State Rep By its, The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison at Salem, Hasthampatti, Salem - 636 007. Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ in the nature of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned proceedings in No.241/Mu.U.2/2026 dated 21.03.2026 passed by the 1st respondent, quash the same and consequently modify the condition relating to escort, by directing the respondents to grant 21 days leave without escort to the petitioner's father or convict, namely Mr.Kannan, S/o.Veerichettiyar (PID No.314971), and may be pleased to pass such further or other orders as it may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Mohamed Saifulla For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)