Ramachandran Vs The State represented by its - Court Judgment

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CourtChennai Orders High Court
Decided OnFeb-27-2026
Case NumberWP Crl.(MD)/1194/2026
JudgeHonourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan,Honourable Mr.Justice N.Senthilkumar
AppellantRamachandran
RespondentThe State represented by its
Excerpt:
before the madurai bench of madras high court dated :27.02.2026coram:the honourable mr.justice g.k.ilanthiraiyan and the honourable mr.justice n.senthilkumar ramachandran ... petitioner -vs-1. the deputy inspector general of prisonsmadurai range madurai 625 016 2.the superintendent of prisons central prison palayamkottai 3.the superintendent of police office of the superintendent of police tirunelveli4. the inspector of policemukkudal police station mukkudal- 627 601 ....respondents. prayer: petition filed under article 226 of the constitution of india to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and grant 30 days ordinary leave without escort to the detenue, palani, s/o. sangarapandi aged about 49 years convict no.4296, confined at the central prison, palayamkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.01.2026 sent through registered post and consequently grant such leave. for petitioner : mr.s. manoharan for respondents : mr.t.senthil kumar additional public prosecutororder[order of the court was made by g.k.ilanthiraiyan, j.] the prayer in the writ petition is to direct the respondents to consider and grant 30 days ordinary leave without escort to the detenue, palani, s/o. sangarapandi aged about 49 years convict no.4296, confined at the central prison, palayamkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.01.2026 sent through registered post and consequently grant such leave.2. heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this court.3. pending writ petition the representation of the petitioner was considered and rejected by an order dated 26.02.2026.4. recording the same, the writ petition (crl.) stands closed withliberty to the petitioner to challenge the order dated 26.02.2026. [g.k.i., j.] [n.s.., j.] 26.02.2026 ncc : yes / no index : yes / no internet : yes / no aav to:1. the deputy inspector general of prisonsmadurai range madurai 625 016 2.the superintendent of prisons central prison palayamkottai 3.the superintendent of police office of the superintendent of police tirunelveli4. the inspector of police mukkudal police station mukkudal- 627 6015. the additional public prosecutor, madurai bench of madras high court, madurai.g.k.ilanthiraiyan, j.andn.senthilkumar , j.aav 27.02.2026
Judgment:

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR Ramachandran ... Petitioner -vs-

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

Madurai Range Madurai 625 016 2.The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison Palayamkottai 3.The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli

4. The Inspector of Police

Mukkudal Police Station Mukkudal- 627 601 ....Respondents. PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and grant 30 days ordinary leave without escort to the detenue, Palani, S/o. Sangarapandi aged about 49 years convict No.4296, confined at the Central Prison, Palayamkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.01.2026 sent through registered post and consequently grant such leave. For Petitioner : Mr.S. Manoharan For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

[Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.] The prayer in the Writ Petition is to direct the respondents to consider and grant 30 days ordinary leave without escort to the detenue, Palani, S/o. Sangarapandi aged about 49 years convict No.4296, confined at the Central Prison, Palayamkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.01.2026 sent through registered post and consequently grant such leave.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Pending Writ petition the representation of the petitioner was considered and rejected by an order dated 26.02.2026.

4. Recording the same, the writ petition (Crl.) stands closed with

liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order dated 26.02.2026. [G.K.I., J.] [N.S.., J.] 26.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No aav To:

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons

Madurai Range Madurai 625 016 2.The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison Palayamkottai 3.The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli

4. The Inspector of Police Mukkudal Police Station Mukkudal- 627 601

5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

AND

N.SENTHILKUMAR , J.

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