Mother of a life convict sought six days' emergency leave with escort for her son to attend his brother's marriage. The Superintendent had already considered her representation and sanctioned three days' leave. The writ petition was dismissed as infructuous.
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W.P.Crl.No. 351 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN
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Kilara
W/o. Murugavel
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India,
praying to issuance of Writ of Mandamu s, directing the respondents to grant 6
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days Emergency leave with escort to petitioner’s son Life Convict Mr.Harish @ Hariharan, S/o.Murugavel PID.No.444036 now confined in Central Prison Cuddalore, 3rd respondent herein for the purpose of attending the brother marriage, in pursuant to petitioner representation dated on 09.02.2026.
For Petitioner(s): P.Muthamizhselvakumar
For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John
O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan J.)
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.02.2026, wherein and whereby, she has sought grant of six days’ emergency leave with escort, to her son, Harish @ Hariharan, S/o.Murugavel, Life Convict bearing Prisoner I.D.No.444036, presently confined in the Central Prison Cuddalore, to enable him to attend the marriage of his elder brother, Murugavel, scheduled to be held on 20.02.2026.
Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents-Police, on instructions submitted that the third respondent has already considered the
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petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026 and sanctioned three days of emergency leave to the convict prisoner. Hence, the relief sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous.
Prosecutor, this Court is of the view that since the representation of the petitioner has already been considered and three days of emergency leave has been granted to the convict prisoner, nothing survives for adjudication in this writ petition. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous.
(P.V.,J.) (M.J.R.,J.) 19-02-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes/No
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P.VELMURUGAN, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the prison authorities should grant six days' emergency leave with escort to a life convict to attend his brother's marriage.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Kilara
The Director General of Prisons, Chennai
The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, Vellore Circle
The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Cuddalore
P. Velmurugan
M. Jothiraman
As recorded by the court registry
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