Petitioner sought emergency leave for her terminally ill husband, a convict. Court noted he was already on leave until 05.11.2024 and directed him to surrender. Dismissed.
Convict directed to surrender by 05.11.2024. Dismissed with no costs.
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W.P(MD)No.19014 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 04.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA
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Velmari
... Petitioner
Vs.
Chennai - 600 009.
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the
3rd respondent to grant Emergent Leave/Ordinary Leave for 21 days without escort to the petitioner's husband namely Ramesh (who is
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terminally ill), Convict Prisoner (No.1718), undergoing imprisonment at Central Prison, Madurai by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Gopalakrishnan
For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Addl. Public Prosecutor.
ORDER
(Order of the court was delivered by G.R.Swaminathan, J.)
Heard both sides.
2.The prayer in the writ petition is for grant of 21 days leave. The
writ petition was filed in July 2024. The petitioner's husband / convict was granted leave on 18.09.2024. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor states that till date, the convict is very much on leave. Time has come for the convict to surrender. Vide order dated 16.10.2024, the petitioner's husband's leave was extended till 05.11.2024. The petitioner's husband / convict is directed to surrender by 05.11.2024 itself.
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3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
(G.R.S. J.,) & (R.P. J.,) 04.11.2024
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To:-
3.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai Central Prison, Madurai.
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Velmari
The Government of Tamilnadu
G.R.Swaminathan
R.Poornima
As recorded by the court registry
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