M.Nisha Akbar v. the State Rep by Its
Writ Petition (Certiorarified Mandamus) under Article 226 – rejection of ordinary leave to convict
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.1625 of 2025 (28.01.2025), S.M. Subramaniam J. (author) and M. Jothiraman J.: prisoner leave case. Convict Sheikh Meeran (CT No.15588), convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Indian Explosive Substances Act, served ~23 years 9 months; rejection of ordinary leave by Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore (order No.621989/tha.ku.2/2024 dt. 03.01.2025) set aside; 28 days ordinary leave without escort granted under Suspension of Sentence Rules based on Probation Officer recommendation; reporting condition at Asaripalam Police Station, Kanyakumari District. Keywords: ordinary leave, prison leave, Suspension of Sentence Rules, certiorarified mandamus, Article 226, convict welfare.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed: impugned order dated 03.01.2025 set aside; convict Sheikh Meeran (Convict No.15588, PID No.5900) granted 28 days ordinary leave without escort from 01.02.2025 (10.30 A.M.), to surrender on 28.02.2025 (5.30 P.M.), subject to twice-weekly reporting at Asaripalam Police Station, Kanyakumari District; no costs.