Sundari v. The Director Inspector General Of Prison

2026:MHC:1119

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Sundari W/o Nantha Kumar, No.120, Fathima Nagar, Melapachakudi Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai-621316.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State represented by its,

1. The Director Inspector General of Prison Puzhal Range, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

2. The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison - I, Puzhal-600 066.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ or order or orders or direction particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate order or direction directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 40 days without escort to the detenue, Nantha Kumar, S/o. Somasundaram, aged about 70 years, bearing Convict No.4223, confined at Central Prison, Puzhal - I and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.C.Delecta for Mr.S.Manoharan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Nothing survives in this Writ Petition as representation dated 22.11.2025 seeking ordinary leave for 28 days has been rejected vide order dated 18.12.2025.

2. A copy of the aforesaid order is supplied to us, which indicates, prima facie, that the same has been received by the convict, husband of the petitioner on 19.12.2025.

3. Recording the aforesaid, this Writ Petition is dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to challenge the aforesaid order, if she is so inclined. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 17-03-2026 sl Index: Yes/No Speaking order

To

1. The Director Inspector General of Prison Puzhal Range, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

2. The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison - I, Puzhal-600 066.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN J.

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