Dismissed

Paramasivam v. the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

Madras HC5 Nov 2025WP Crl.(MD)/1967/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

A convict prisoner sought certiorari to quash the DIG of Prison's refusal of six days' emergency leave without escort, needed to arrange care and studies for his daughter after his wife's death. Considering the large amount misappropriated and the seriousness of the offence, the Court held him not entitled to leave and dismissed the writ petition.

What did the court decide?

None; writ petition dismissed, leave refused.

Paramasivam Vs the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2025)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 05.11.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN

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AND

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THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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Paramasivam

... Petitioner

/Vs./

1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison,

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O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services,

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Madurai Range, Madurai Central Prison Campus, New Jail Road, Madurai.

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2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Jail, Madurai.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

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4.The Inspector of Police, O/o.The Inspector of Police, Nagamalai Pudhukottai Police Station, Madurai.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to direct the respondents to call for the records passed by the first respondent in No. 3546/Tha.Ku.2/2025 dated 12.09.2025 and quash the same as bad in law and further direct the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to grant emergency leave without escort for the period of six days to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Lakshmi Prasanna Komara For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambi Selvan Additional Public Prosecutor

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by P.VELMURUGAN, J.)

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The order passed by the first respondent dated 12.09.2025 refusing to grant leave to the petitioner, who is a convict prisoner in C.C.No.33 of 2013 is under challenge in this writ petition.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that he lost his wife and his only daughter is living in his relative's house. For making arrangements for a better stay of her daughter to pursue her study, leave to the petitioner is absolutely necessary. However, the first respondent has refused to consider the leave application of the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on

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behalf of the respondent Police submits that the petitioner was convicted on the allegations the the petitioner has misappropriated a sum of Rs.4 crores for the offence under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 1997. If leave is granted to the petitioner, there is a substantial possibility that the

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis petitioner may abscond. He further submits that the petitioner's appeal

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filed as against the order of conviction in Crl.A.(MD)No.353 of 2022 was dismissed on 12.03.2025 and he has not filed any appeal as against the said judgment. Hence, he opposes this petition.

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4.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and

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perused the materials placed on record.

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5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the

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quantum of amount involved in this matter and also considering the seriousness of the offence committed by the petitioner, this Court concludes that the petitioner is not entitled to avail the leave as sought by him.

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6.Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed.

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[P.V.J.,] & [L.V.G.J.,] 05.11.2025

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NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes ta To

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1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services, Madurai Range, Madurai Central Prison Campus, New Jail Road, Madurai.

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