Kumar v. The Deputy Inspector General Of Prisons,

2026:MHC:1509 WP Crl. No. 715 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP Crl. No. 715 of 2026 Kumar, Age 40, S/o. Periyannan, 2/227, Paalkarakaadu backside, Near Muniyappan Kovil, Yerumapalayam, Salem - 636 015.

.. Petitioner vs 1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

2.The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison - I, Vellore.

.. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant 28 days ordinary leave by without escort for petitioner's brother namely Kumar, S/o. Periyannan, aged 40 years, Convict Prisoner, PID 28770, Central Prison, Vellore.

For Petitioner :

Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondents :

Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John 1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP Crl. No. 715 of 2026 DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.

and SUNDER MOHAN,J.

ORDER

(Made by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH, J.) This writ petition has been rendered infructuous as pending writ petition, the representation of the convict for 28 days ordinary leave has been rejected. Granting liberty to him to challenge the said order, if he so desires, we close this writ petition. No costs. [A.S.M, J.] [S.M, J.] 17.04.2026 Index:Yes/No ssm To 1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

2.The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison - I, Vellore.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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