R.Meharnisha v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Sunder Mohan J.) The above petition has been filed seeking modification of the order passed by this Court in W.P.(Crl.) No.1409 of 2026, dated 23.07.2026, granting leave "with escort."

¶2Mr.P.Pugalenthi, the learned counsel for the petitioner, would submit that the convict prisoner also requires medical treatment and if he is released on leave with escort, his medical treatment would be affected. He would further submit that the convict prisoner had already gone on leave once; and that the convict prisoner would execute bond and produce sureties to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai. in Page3 of 6

¶3Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, the learned Counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side), on instructions, would fairly state that the condition directing escort to accompany the convict prisoner may be modified.

¶4In view of the above, this writ miscellaneous petition is allowed. The convict prisoner is granted ordinary leave without escort for a period of ten (10) days commencing from 27.08.2026 on the following conditions:

(i) The convict prisoner shall execute a bond for Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties for a likesum to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai;

(ii) The convict prisoner shall be released on 27.08.2026 at

10.00 A.M. and he shall surrender before the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai on 06.09.2026 before

10.00 A.M.

(iii) The convict prisoner shall appear before the Inspector of Police, S.P.Pattinam, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram, in Page4 of 6 everyday, at 10.30 a.m., during the leave period;

(iv) During the leave period, the convict prisoner shall abide by all the conditions prescribed in the Jail Manual. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 24-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Note: Issue order copy by 24.08.2026. dk in Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Chennai Range, Prison Head Quarters, Whannels road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

¶2The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai-600066.

¶3The Inspector of Police, S.P.Pattinam, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District – 623 406.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. in Page6 of 6

DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J. AND

SUNDER MOHAN, J. dk WPMP Crl. No. 789 of 2026 in 24-08-2026

in Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN in R.Meharnisha W/o.Rafiyutheen, No.8/146, S.M.Nagar, S.P.Pattinam, Thiruvadanai taluk, Ramanathapuram District – 623 406. ...Petitioner/Petitioner Vs 1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Chennai Range, Prison Head Quarters, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. 2. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison - 1, Puzhal, Chennai – 600 066. ...Respondents/ Respondents Prayer: Writ Miscellaneous Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to modify the condition that the petitioner's in Page2 of 6 husband released on 10 days ordinary leave with escort in the order dated 23.07.2026 in W.P.(Crl).No.1409 of 2026 and release the petitioner's husband without police escort. For Petitioner: Mr.P.Pugalenthi For Respondents: Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)