Hariharan v. The State Rep by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government

Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) We have heard Mr.P.Pugalenthi, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for respondents.

¶2The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to consider representation dated 14.07.2026 that contains a slew of averments / allegations in regard to the officials in the Salem Prison and seeks medical attention for Gopi (convict), who is confined in Central Prison, Salem.

¶3A detailed counter has been filed answering the allegations and also setting out their version of events.

¶4On the date of admission on 20.07.2026, in light of the fact that certain assertions had been made in regard to the medical condition of the convict, we had perused the medical report and expressed dissatisfaction with the same. We had hence asked for a detailed report and find that the counter filed now contains the detailed medical examination with the observations of the doctor.

¶5In light of the aforesaid, there is nothing further remains to be adjudicated upon in this writ petition, as the prayer of the petitioner is itself only for direction to the authorities to dispose the representation of the petitioner. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Coimbatore Range / R3 will consider representation dated 14.07.2026 and dispose the same in line with the extant Rules and Regulations, as expeditiously as possible.

¶6This writ petition (criminal) stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SSM To

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

¶2The Director General of Police and Director General of Prisons and Correctional Service Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

¶3The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Coimbatore Range, Coimbatore - 641 018.

¶4The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Salem - 636 007.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court, 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 Hariharan S/o.Valliyappan, D.No.4/17, Sivaraj Street, Manimangalam, Chennai - 601 301. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by its, 1. The State rep. by its the Additional Chief Secretary to Government Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director General of Police and Director General of Prisons and Correctional Service Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. 3. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Coimbatore Range, Coimbatore - 641 018. 4. The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Salem - 636 007. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ or order or orders or direction particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate order or direction directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2026 and provide proper treatment and took necessary action against the officials and OC Team who are all involved in this issues the detenu namely Gopi, S/o, Valliyappan aged about 51 years, convict Prisoner, bearing P.I.D.No.36067 confined at Central Prison, Salem and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to the Circumstances of the case. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Pugalenthi For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)