Sathishkumar .P v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, O/o. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison
Case brief
What is this about?
Convict prisoner emergency/special leave to attend sibling's wedding; Madurai Central Prison; Rule 35 Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules bar (eight pending cases) does not denue High Court's power under Article 226 to grant special leave; leave granted 30.10.2025-01.11.2025 with reasonable escort at petitioner's cost; inaction of IO on bail cancellation noted; WP.Crl(MD)No.1901 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, 29.10.2025, P. Velmurugan & L. Victoria Gowri, JJ.
What did the court decide?
Special leave of three days (30.10.2025 to 01.11.2025) to convict prisoner Ajithkumar @ Tamilselvan S/o Pandi (PID No.26534) with reasonable escort (modified from the prayed-for leave without escort); release at 10.00 a.m. on 30.10.2025, return to prison at 05.00 p.m. on 01.11.2025; expenses of one escort borne by the petitioner; leave subject to Jail Manual conditions. Impugned rejection order not expressly quashed; no costs.