Bharath v. The Superintendent Of Prison

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN Bharath S/o.Dharmaraj ....

Petitioner -vs1.

The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison-II, Puzhal Chennai.

2.

The Inspector of Police M3-Puzhal Police Station Chennai.

(Crime Nos.258 and 302 of 2026) ....

Respondents Prayer :

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to forthwith take the prisoner namely, Shankar @ Savukku Shankar (PID No.450607), to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai, or Omandurar Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai, or to any other specialized Government Hospital, for comprehensive cardiac evaluation and necessary treatment under the supervision of qualified cardiologists.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.Arun Anbumani for Mr.P.Rajkumar For Respondents :

Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

) Heard both sides.

2. Since the detenu has been released from the prison, the writ petition has become infructuous.

3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands closed as infructuous. [G.R.S.,J.] [V.L.N.,J.] 27.05.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking order / Non-speaking order mk/ms To 1.

The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison-II, Puzhal Chennai.

2.

The Inspector of Police M3-Puzhal Police Station, Chennai.

3.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.

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