Gowsalya .K v. The Home Secretary, Home Department (Prison)
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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; WP.Crl.(MD) No.1000 of 2025; decided 26.09.2025; coram P.Velmurugan J. and L.Victoria Gowri J. Petitioner K.Gowsalya (counsel Mr.P.M.Basil) vs Home Secretary (Prison), DIG of Prisons Madurai Range, Superintendent Central Prison Palayamkottai, Inspector of Police B4 Keeraithurai (counsel Mr.B.Nambi Selvan, Additional Public Prosecutor). Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for Certiorarified Mandamus to quash proceedings No.769/Utha.2/2025 dated 29.07.2025 of the second respondent and to direct grant of 21 days ordinary leave without escort to the petitioner's husband, convict Sakthivel S/o.Thirunyanam, PID No.136314. Counsel withdrew the petition with an endorsement; petition dismissed as withdrawn; no merits decided, no relief granted, no quantum. Keywords: ordinary leave without escort; prison leave; writ petition criminal; dismissed as withdrawn; endorsement of withdrawal.