N.Saroja v. The Director Inspector General of Prison

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The petitioner is the mother of Karthick (convict), who is lodged in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. The convict was sentenced to life imprisonment and has presently undergone sentence of 14 years 3 months and 14 days. He had sought ordinary leave on the ground that his children's education has to be attended to, he has to make arrangements for the family's livelihood and his mother was unwell and was suffering from an eye ailment. His request has come to be rejected by way of the impugned order dated 29.4.2026, wherein, the authorities state that the reasons set out in the representation have been found to be untrue.

¶2We have heard Ms.P.Divya, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for respondents.

¶3On a perusal of the documents accompanying the affidavit, we find some medical records of the petitioner's mother. Admittedly, these medical records have not been placed before the authorities as representation dated 13.3.2026 does not either refer to the documents or to any annexures.

¶4In such circumstances, we believe that it is more appropriate for the authorities to apply their mind to the medical records and then come to a considered view as to whether the reasons are true and as to whether leave is to be granted.

¶5Since the medical records have been served upon the learned Government Advocate, let him forward them to the authorities to enable them to re-look into the petitioner's representation dated 13.3.2026 and pass orders in line with the extant Rules, within a period of one (1) week from today.

¶6This writ petition (Criminal) stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.)

10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No SSM To

¶1The Director Inspector General of Prison Chennai Range, Egmore, Chennai.

¶2The Superintendent Central prison Puzhal I, Chennai.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. SSM AND WPMP CRL. NO. 458 OF 2026 10-07-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN AND WPMP CRL. NO. 458 OF 2026 N.Saroja W/o Nakkeeran, No.3/236, Pillaiyar Koil, 3rd Street, Nandambakkam, Periyar Nagar (Ex), Kundrathur, Kancheepuram – 600 069. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Represented by its 1. The Director Inspector General of Prison Chennai Range, Egmore, Chennai – 600 066. 2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Puzhal I, Chennai – 600 066. ..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 Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the Impugned order bearing No.CP-PU1/1279/2026-R2, dated 29.04.2026 passed by the 2nd respondent and quash the same and consecutively direct the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 30 days without escort to the detenu, Karthick, S/o Nakkeeran, aged about 39 years, convict No.9763, detained at Central Prison, Puzhal I Chennai. For Petitioner(s): Ms.P.Divya For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Government Advocate (Criminal Side)