T.Dharmaraj v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep.By, The Additional Chief Secretary,

2026:MHC:1303

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP. Crl.No.684 of 2026 T.Dharmaraj, M/a. 58 Years F/o. Praveenraj, No.5/343, Main Road, North Thalaiyuthu Tirunelveli, Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli - 627 357.

..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu, rep. by the Additional Chief Secretary Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Tamilnadu Prison Department, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai 600 066.

..Respondent(s) PETITION filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant 30 days emergency leave without escort to the son of the petitioner namely Praveenraj, S/o. Dharmaraj, Aged about 33 years, by considering my representation dated 12.03.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.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.) Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel accepts notice for the respondents and has received instructions in full. Hence, by consent of both learned counsel, this Writ Petition is disposed finally even at the stage of admission.

2. The petitioner's prayer is for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider his representation dated 12.03.2026 for grant of 30 days emergency leave without escort to his son, Praveenraj, S/o. Dharmaraj, Aged about 33 years, convict prisoner, presently confined in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai.

3. Mr.Muniyapparaj states that the authorities have sought a copy of the medical record and other particulars in support of the representation seeking leave.

4. In such circumstances, the petitioner is directed to produce necessary evidence as sought for by the authorities within three (3) days from today. If the particulars are produced within the stipulated time, the authorities are

directed to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 12.03.2026 within two (2) weeks from date of receipt of such particulars.

5. As this direction would suffice to address the plea of the petitioner, this Writ Petition is closed.

(A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order sl To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Tamilnadu Prison Department, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

3.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai 600 066.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN J.

SL WP.Crl. No.684 of 2026 01-04-2026