A.Sekar v. Superintendent Of Prisons,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.07.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.13376 of 2020 A.Sekar

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison - Puzhal-I, NH 5, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 066.

2.The Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

Tamil Nadu.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to allow the petitioner's son Dashwanth (CT No.6938) currently lodged in Central Prison, Puzhal-I, to regularly speak to his legal counsels through either video-conferencing or prison phone, and to ensure that there are no prison officials at a earshot distance from Dashwanth at the time of the calls.

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For Petitioner : Ms B.Poongkhulali For Respondents : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

Today when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition. The learned counsel has also made an endorsement in the Court bundle, today, to that effect. 2.

In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs 04.07.2022 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order ata 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison - Puzhal-I, NH 5, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 066.

2.The Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

Tamil Nadu.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, ata 04.07.2022 4/4