V.Bhavani v. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by Its Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Prison-Iv) Department

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA,J.) This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the 3rd respondent vide his proceedings in No.323/VuTha.2/2026, dated

16.04.2026 and to quash the same and consequently grant 180 days ordinary leave without Police escort to the petitioner's father, Veerasamy, S/o.Muthirulandi, PID No.205558, lodged at the Central Prison, Madurai, forthwith, considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2026.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Counsel for the State of TN (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner was earlier granted ordinary leave for 21 days on 26.07.2025 and he returned to the prison on 17.08.2025. Now, the petitioner is not eligible for ordinary leave as per the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982. He will be eligible for another 21 days of ordinary leave only after a period of one year, i.e.17.08.2026. Further, the Superintendent of Prison did not recommend the grant of 180 days' ordinary leave to the petitioner.

¶3In view of the above, this Court does not find any irregularity in the order rejecting the representation of the petitioner, dated 25.03.2026. However, in the event of the petitioner giving a fresh representation seeking treatment at a Government Hospital, it shall be duly considered ub accordance with law by the respondents.

¶4With the above liberty, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. (A.D.J.C.,J.,) (R.P.,J.,)

14.07.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Indu To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Prison-IV) Department, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

3.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Madurai Range, Central Prison Campus, Madurai -625 016.

4.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Madurai – 625 016.

5.The Inspector of Police, Kenikkarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA,J. AND R.POORNIMA,J.

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W.P.Crl.(MD) No.3870 of 2026

14.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA AND THE HONOURABLE MS JUSTICE R. POORNIMA W.P.Crl.(MD).No.3870 of 2026 V.Bhavani ...... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Prison-IV) Department, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 3.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Madurai Range, Central Prison Campus, Madurai -625 016. 4.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Madurai – 625 016. 5.The Inspector of Police, Kenikkarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. ...... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 3rd respondent vide his proceedings in no.323/VuTha.2/2026, dated 16.04.2026 and Quash the same as illegal and void, consequently grant 180 days ordinary leave without Police escort to the petitioner's father Veerasamy, S/o.Muthirulandi, PID No.205558 lodged at the Central Prison, Madurai, forthwith considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Karthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.D.Venkatesh Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side)