Disposed

A.Dhanalakshmi v. the State Rep. by

Madras HC19 Dec 2024WP/39361/2024

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What is this about?

Wife of a convict who had completed twenty-three years of imprisonment sought ordinary leave to attend the funeral of the prisoner's father-in-law. The court granted emergency leave for three days with escort, on conditions including surrender and compliance with the Jail Manual.

What did the court decide?

Emergency leave of three days with escort (19.12.2024 to 22.12.2024) granted to the convict prisoner, subject to Jail Manual conditions.

A.Dhanalakshmi Vs the State Rep. by — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.39361 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 19.12.2024

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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W.P.No.39361 of 2024

A.Dhanalakshmi

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The State represented by The Secretary to Government, Department of Home (Prison), Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The Additional Director General of Prison / Inspector General of Police, Department of Prison, Thalamuthu Building, CMDA Tower – 2, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.

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3.The Director General of Prison, Vellore Zonal Prison Department, Vellore District – 632 002.

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4.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Cuddalore – 607 003.

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... Respondents

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Prayer:

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 20 (twenty) days for the detenue Azhagar @ Valarndha Azhagar, S/o.Perumal, aged about 50 years, Convict No.16749 detained at Central Prison, Cuddalore.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Hariprasad For Respondents : Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor

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O R D E R

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[Order of the Court is made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. ]

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The writ petition has been instituted seeking leave due to the demise of the father-in-law of the prisoner, which occurred on December 19, 2024, at 12.27 A.M.

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

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The writ petitioner is the spouse of the convict prisoner, who has

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completed twenty three years of actual imprisonment.

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Considering the petitioner's request to attend the funeral ceremony

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of the prisoner's father-in-law, we are inclined to grant Emergency Leave for

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a period of three (3) days with escort, on the following conditions:

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(1)The respondents are directed to release the Convict Prisoner viz., Mr.Azhagar @ Valarndha Azhagar, S/o.Perumal, Convict No.16749, confined at Central Prison, Cuddalore, on Emergency Leave for a period of three (3) days with escort i.e., from 19.12.2024 to 22.12.2024.

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(2)The Convict Prisoner shall be released on 19.12.2024 at 05.30 P.M. and surrender before the Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Cuddalore, on 22.12.2024 at 05.30 P.M.

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(3)During the leave period, the Convict Prisoner shall abide by all the conditions prescribed in the Jail Manual.

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(4)The Convict Prisoner shall utilize the leave only for the ground on which it has been granted and shall not indulge in any other activities.

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5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No

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costs.

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[S.M.S., J.] [M.J.R., J.] 19.12.2024

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Index : Yes Neutral Citation : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order Jeni

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Note: Registry is directed to issue order copy on 19.12.2024.

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1.The Secretary to Government, The State represented by Department of Home (Prison), Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The Additional Director General of Prison / Inspector General of Police, Department of Prison, Thalamuthu Building, CMDA Tower – 2, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.

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3.The Director General of Prison, Vellore Zonal Prison Department, Vellore District – 632 002.

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4.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Cuddalore – 607 003.

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5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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Jeni

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19.12.2024

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