Madras High CourtWP/19423/2026disposed of

L.Kathiravan v. The Director General Of Prisons And Correctional Services

2026-05-13Honourable Mrs.Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-05-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

1. L.Kathiravan S/o. Lourdhusamy, Grade I Constable (No.39 ) Central prison, Coimbatore, D.No. 208/2, Mountzion Nagar, South Solapuram (PO), Rajapalayam (Via), Viruthunagar (Dt) 626 139 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai 08 2.The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison Coimbatore 3.The Superintendent of Prisons (Incharge) District Jail, Pudukottai/ Control officer for Nagapattinam District Jail Respondent(s) PRAYER directing the 1st respondent to transfer and post the petitioner from Central Prison, Coimbatore to Kovilpatti Sub Jail or in the alternative to Srivilliputhur Sub- Jail or Sankarankovil Sub-Jail in consideration of the severe documented medical and humanitarian grounds already set forth by considering his representation dated 27.04.2026 within a stipulated time fixed by this Honble court.

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For Petitioner(s):

Ms.K.Swetha for Mr.M.Dinesh For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor for RR 1 & 3 Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate for R2

ORDER

Seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to transfer and post the petitioner from Central Prison, Coimbatore to Kovilpatti Sub Jail or in the alternative to Srivilliputhur Sub- Jail or Sankarankovil Sub-Jail by considering his medical condition and his representation dated 27.04.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2.Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner in this writ petition, the 1st respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight

(8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by considering the medical condition of the petitioner.

3.In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 13-05-2026 krk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes 2 / 4

To 1.The director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai 08 2.The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison Coimbatore 3.The Superintendent of Prisons (Incharge) District Jail, Pudukottai/ Control officer for Nagapattinam District Jail 3 / 4

L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.

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