Saraswathi v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

ORDER

M.S.RAMESH, J.

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records vide order dated

14.06.2025 bearing No.725/mu.uu.1/2025 passed by the respondent No.1 and quashing the same and directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 28 days by without escort to the petitioner namely petitioner namely Velayudham, S/o.Janakiraman, aged 47 years, Convict Prisoner, Convict No.8631, Central Prison, Puzhal.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that a representation dated 15.04.2025 was sent to the respondents seeking for grant of 28 days ordinary leave to the petitioner's brother. The same was rejected by the 1st respondent vide impugned order dated 14.06.2025 bearing No.725/mu.uu.1/2025. Hence the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the leave request of the petitioner was rejected by the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Chennai Range vide letter No.725/CA1/2025 dated 14.06.2025, since the Chennai Division No.II, Probation Officer did not recommend for leave stating that the reason raised for leave is false.

¶4Though the representation of the petitioner was rejected vide impugned proceedings, we are inclined to grant 21 days ordinary leave to the convict prisoner.

¶5This Writ Petition stands allowed accordingly. The impugned proceedings of the 1st respondent dated 14.06.2025 bearing No.725/mu.uu.1/2025 is hereby quashed. Consequently, there shall be a direction to the respondents herein, to grant 21 days ordinary leave "without escort" to the life convict viz. Velayudham, S/o. Janakiraman, aged about 47 years, Convict No.8631, currently lodged at Central Prison, Puzhal, commencing from 15.08.2025 to 04.09.2025, with a condition that the life convict shall report before the jurisdictional Police i.e. P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai, daily at 10.30 a.m. After expiry of the Ordinary Leave, the life convict shall surrender before the Jail Authority on 05.09.2025 before 10.00 a.m. The prisoner shall utilize the leave only for the purpose for which it has been granted and shall not indulge in any other activities. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [M.S.R, J.] [V.L.N, J.]

08.08.2025 kas Index: Yes / No Speaking / Non Speaking Note: Issue Order Copy on 14.08.2025 To

1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison Whannels Road Egmore Chennai 600 008

2.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison - I Puzhal Chennai 600 066

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras Chennai W.P.Crl.No.236oofo2025 M.S.RAMESH,oJ. V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN,oJ. kas W.P.Crl.No.236oofo2025 andoW.P.M.P.Crl.No.107oofo2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 08.08.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN and W.P.M.P.Crl.No.107 of 2025 Saraswathi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison Whannels Road Egmore Chennai 600 008 2.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison - I Puzhal Chennai 600 066 ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records in the order dated 14.06.2025 bearing No.725/mu.uu.1/2025 passed by the respondent No.1 and quashing the same and directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 28 days by without escort to the petitioner namely petitioner namely Velayudham, S/o.Janakiraman, aged 47 years, Convict Prisoner, Convict No.8631, Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. For Petitioner : Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondents : Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor