Gandhi v. The Inspector General of Prisons
MADRAS HIGH COURT (MADURAI BENCH) – WP Crl.(MD)No.832 of 2025 – decided 05.08.2025
Case brief
What is this about?
Short disposition-style writ petition (WP Crl.(MD)No.832 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, order dated 05.08.2025 made by A.D.Jagadish Chandira, J., bench comprising A.D.Jagadish Chandira and R.Poornima, JJ.). Petitioner Gandhi sought, via Article 226 mandamus, one month's leave for his son Ganesan (PID No.24862), detained in Central Prison, Trichy in pursuance of the judgment in S.C.No.123 of 2016 (Mahila Court/Additional Sessions Court, Pudukottai), by consideration of his representation dated 11.07.2025. Court did not adjudicate the leave claim on merits; it directed the respondents to consider the representation in accordance with law and decide within two weeks. Disposed of, no costs. Useful for: prisoner leave/representation directions, Article 226 mandamus on administrative consideration, Tamil Nadu prison authorities.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.07.2025 in accordance with law and take a decision within two weeks of receipt of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.