Madras High CourtWP Crl./845/2026closed with direction

Vijayabaskar v. The Deputy Inspector General Of Prisons

2026-04-16Honourable Dr.Justice Anita Sumanth,Honourable Mr.Justice Sunder Mohan4 pages

2026:MHC:1487

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Vijayabaskar S/o.Sekar, PID 33582, No. 42, 3rd Street, Narasingapuram Extension, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

Now confined in Central Prison -I, Puzhal, Chennai 600 066.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Whannels road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

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

..Respondent(s)

PETITION filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for issuance of a mandamus to direct the respondents to grant 28 days ordinary leave by without escort for petitioner namely Vijayabaskar S/o.Sekar aged about 46 years, Convict Prisoner , PID 33582, Central Prison-I, Puzhal and pass such and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s):

Mr.R. Muniyapparaj Additional Public Porsecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The prayer of the petitioner, who is a convict prisoner presently lodged in Central Prison - 1, Puzhal, is for ordinary leave for himself.

2. On instructions, Mr.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel would submit that the representation dated 07.03.2026 seeking leave has been received and is under active consideration. He would request that the petitioner be directed to furnish such evidence as may be necessary, including medical reports, to enable expeditious processing of the representation.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner is so directed to ensure that the petitioner cooperates in the furnishing of required documents to the respondents.

4. With this, as the mandamus stands achieved, this Writ Petition is closed. Let representation dated 07.03.2026 be disposed within a period of one

(1) week from date of furnishing of required documents. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SL To

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Whannels road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

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

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN J.

SL 16-04-2026