Subbu @ Subramanian v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons And Correctional Services
Case brief
What is this about?
Parole/ordinary leave extension refused while writ pending - convict petitioner Subbu @ Subramanian (Central Prison, Trichy) sought mandamus under Article 226 for two-month extension of parole granted under R.O.TRY/529/2025/CA dated 07.10.2025; State produced Jail Superintendent, Trichirappalli rejection proceedings dated 15.06.2026 at hearing; Court directed immediate surrender on expiry of leave and pursuit of remedy as per law; petition disposed, not decided on merits. Relevant to parole extension disputes, effect of in-court production of fresh rejection orders on pending writs, and available remedies when prison authorities refuse extension.
What did the court decide?
No extension of parole leave granted. The petitioner was given liberty to surrender immediately after expiry of the leave period and thereafter work out his remedy in the manner known to law; the writ petition (Criminal) was disposed of accordingly.