In this Habeas Corpus petition under Article 226 regarding the food provided to a life prisoner, the Court found that the superintendent had indicated proper nutritious food was already being supplied as per rules. Consequently, the petition was closed with no further order necessary.
The Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed with no further orders necessary.
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In the High Court of Judicature at Madras
Dated: 5.2.2015
Coram:
The Hon'ble Mr.Justice M.Jaichandren
and
The Hon'ble Mrs.Justice Aruna Jagadeesan
H.C.P. No.3490 of 2014
V.Murugan .. Petitioner /Father of the detenue
vs.
1.The Home Secretary,
State of Tamilnadu, Secretariat,
Chennai-2.
2.The Inspector General of Prisons,
Directorate of Prisons, Chennai.
3.The Superintendent of Prisons,
Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai. .. Respondents
Prayer: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondent to provided proper food of A Class Prisoner of the petitoners Son V.M.Elangovean,S/o.V.Murugan, 39 years Life Prisoner[C.T.No.5472]now confined in Central Prison I, Puzhal, Chenani.
For petitioner : Mr.S.Kingston Jerold For respondents : Mr.A.N.Thambidurai, APP for R1
O R D E R
This Habeas Corpus Petition is filed seeking to direct the respondents to provide proper food to the petitioner's son by name V.M.Elangovan, aged 39 years, life prisoner C.T.No.5472, who is confined in the Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai, as a 'A' class prisoner.
“8. With reference to the content made in paragraph 8 of the affidavit, it is submitted that a representation was made by the petitioner for the same necessary action was taken. The said convict was already providing with nutritions and hygienic food as per the Rules and as per the advice of the Chief Medical Officer.”
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
gs.
To
1.The Home Secretary,
State of Tamilnadu, Secretariat,
Chennai-2.
2.The Inspector General of Prisons,
Directorate of Prisons, Chennai.
3.The Superintendent of Prisons,
Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai.
4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
HCP No.3490 of 2014 vgi(co) pmk.26.2.2015
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents were directed to provide proper food to the petitioner's son serving as a life prisoner.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
V. Murugan
The Home Secretary, State of Tamilnadu
The Inspector General of Prisons
The Superintendent of Prisons
M. Jaichandren
Aruna Jagadeesan
As recorded by the court registry
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