Vinitha v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison
Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus – Emergency custody leave to a life convict
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2576 of 2026 (Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, 30.04.2026) - Vinitha v. Deputy Inspector General of Prison & others - writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking 3 days emergency leave (23.05.2026-25.05.2026) for life convict Prabhukumar (L.C.P.No.389493) to attend ear piercing ceremony of his children - rejection order dated 29.04.2026 by Superintendent of Prison, Madurai District Prison produced in court - petition disposed with liberty to challenge the rejection order; no decision on merits of emergency leave - advocates: S.Sivaprakash (petitioner); A.Thiruvadi Kumar, APP (respondents) - bench: N. Anand Venkatesh and K.K. Ramakrishnan, JJ.
What did the court decide?
No emergency leave granted by this Court; liberty expressly reserved to the petitioner to challenge the second respondent's rejection order dated 29.04.2026 in the manner known to law.