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S.Vijaya v. The Inspector General Of Prisons,

2026-05-14Honourable Mrs.Justice L.Victoria Gowri,Honourable Mr.Justice N.Senthilkumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.05.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR S.Vijaya W/o. Shanmugaraj ..Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Superintendent of Prison, Yercaud Main Road, Hastampatti, Salem 636 007.

3. The Jailor Yercaud Main Road, Hastampatti, Salem 636 007.

4. The Inspector of Police Minjur Police Station, Minjur, Thiruvallur.

..Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to transfer the petitioner's son, Sakthivel, son of Shanmugaraj, male aged 30 years, presently confined in Central Prison, Salem to any Government or Private Hospital to give appropriate medical treatment. For Petitioner:

Mr.B.Periyanana For Respondents:

Mr.S.Raja Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

(Made by L.Victoria Gowri J.) Seeking a direction to the respondents to transfer the petitioner's son, Sakthivel, son of Shanmugaraj, aged 30 years, presently confined in Central Prison, Salem to any Government or Private Hospital to give appropriate medical treatment, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has made a representation on 04.05.2026 but the same has not been considered.

3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered.

4. In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

[L.V.G, J.] [N.S, J.] 14.05.2026 Index: Yes/No mmi

To

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

2. The Superintendent of Prison, Yercaud Main Road, Hastampatti, Salem 636 007.

3. The Jailor Yercaud Main Road, Hastampatti, Salem 636 007.

4. The Inspector of Police, Minjur Police Station, Minjur, Thiruvallur.

5. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

AND N.SENTHILKUMAR, J.

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