V.Rajeswari v. the Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
Parole/emergency leave for life convict despite appeal pending before the High Court; rejection by Superintendent of Prisons, Vellore Central Prison quashed; 6 days emergency leave without escort granted based on Probation Officer's favourable report; conditions of daily police reporting (Jolarpet Police Station, Tirupathur, 10.30 A.M.) and surrender (01.04.2025, 10.00 A.M.); writ of certiorarified mandamus under Article 226; petitioner sought leave to arrange medical treatment funds. Relevant searches: convict emergency/ordinary leave, appeal-pending ineligibility for prison leave, probation officer recommendation for leave, Vellore Central Prison parole, Madras High Court writ petition 2025.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 27.12.2024 quashed; respondents directed to grant 6 days emergency leave without escort to the petitioner's son/life convict Raghul (Convict No.4434, PID No.240016) from 26.03.2025 to 31.03.2025, subject to daily reporting at Jolarpet Police Station, Tirupathur at 10.30 A.M. and surrender before the Jail Authority on 01.04.2025 before 10.00 A.M.; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.No.7153 of 2025) closed.