Habeas corpus petition seeking parole for an aged convict with cancer dismissed due to bad antecedents and existing medical treatment arrangements. Court directed prison authorities to ensure effective medical care.
Parole directed to be rejected; third respondent directed to ensure effective medical treatment for the convict.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08-09-2016
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.SELVAM and
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.KALAIYARASAN
HCP No.1363 of 2016
R.Jaya .. Petitioner
vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu
Rep. by its Secretary
Department of Home
Fort St. George
Chennai 600 009
2. The Director General of Prisons
Chennai – 600 008
3. The Superintendent of Prison
Central Prison,Cuddalore .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a habeas corpus directing the respondents to grant parole to the petitioner's husband Mr.S.G. Radhakrishnan Son of (late) Govindan aged about 71 years, Convict No.4146, now confined in Cuddalore Central Prison, for a period of 30 days to enable him to avail medical treatment for his Carcinoma (Cancer) Prostate and pass orders.
For Petitioner : Mr. R. Veeramani
For Respondent : Mr. V.M.R. Rajentren Addl. Public Prosecutor ORDER [Order of the Court was made by A.SELVAM, J.]
This habeas corpus petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to direct the respondents to grant parole to the husband of the petitioner by name, Mr.S.G. Radhakrishnan aged about 71 years, Convict No.4146, now confined in Cuddalore Central Prison.
In fine, this petition is dismissed. However, the third respondent is strictly directed to take effective steps to give proper treatment to the convict.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS II)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
To
1. Secretary,
Department of Home,
Fort St. George,
Chennai 600 009.
2. The Director General of Prisons,
Chennai – 600 008.
3. The Superintendent of Prison,
Central Prison,Cuddalore.
4. The Public Prosecutor,
High Court, Madras.
HCP No.1363 of 2016
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srg 26/09/2016
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the court can be directed to grant parole to an aged convict suffering from cancer.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
R.Jaya
State of Tamil Nadu
Director General of Prisons
Superintendent of Prison
A.SELVAM
P.KALAIYARASAN
As recorded by the court registry
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