Petitioner sought ordinary leave for his brother convicted prisoner. Court held petition infructuous pending internal representation rejection. Liberty granted to challenge that rejection.
Liberty granted to convict to challenge the rejection of his representation regarding ordinary leave.
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2026:MHC:1509
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 17.04.2026
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
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Kumar, Age 40, S/o. Periyannan, 2/227, Paalkarakaadu backside, Near Muniyappan Kovil, Yerumapalayam, Salem – 636 015.
.. Petitioner
vs
Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant 28 days ordinary leave by without escort for petitioner’s brother namely Kumar, S/o. Periyannan, aged 40 years, Convict Prisoner, PID 28770, Central Prison, Vellore.
For Petitioner : Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondents : Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John
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DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J. and SUNDER MOHAN,J.
ORDER (Made by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH, J.)
This writ petition has been rendered infructuous as pending writ
petition, the representation of the convict for 28 days ordinary leave has been rejected. Granting liberty to him to challenge the said order, if he so desires, we close this writ petition. No costs.
[A.S.M, J.] [S.M, J.] 17.04.2026
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1 provisions across 1 enactments
Kumar
Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
Superintendent of Prisons
Anita Sumanth
Sunder Mohan
As recorded by the court registry
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