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WP Crl. No. 1510 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 01-07-2026 (Coram: Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth and Mr. Justice Sunder Mohan; order made by Dr. Anita Sumanth J.). Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by Shanthi W/o Vellingiri for a writ of mandamus to consider her representation dated 13.06.2026 seeking premature release of her son Yugadhithan, son of Vellingiri, life convict No.19466, confined in Central Prison, Coimbatore, by virtue of G.O.Ms.No.430 Home (Prison IV) Department dated 11.08.2023. Direction to first respondent (Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary to Government, Home (Prison IV) Department) to consider the representation in line with extant Rules and Government Orders and dispose of the same within twelve (12) weeks. Petitioners' counsel: D. Krishnamoorthy; Government counsel (Criminal Side): C.R. Malarvannan. Other respondents: Additional Director General of Prisons, Chennai; Superintendent of Central Prison Coimbatore. Writ petition disposed; no costs.