Muthulakshmi v. The State Represented By Its, The Deputy Inspector Of General Of Prison,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Muthulakshmi W/o.Magesh, D.No.1/253, Ganthi Colony, Pattappathu Village, Ayiraperi, Thenkasi District - 627 814.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State represented by its, The Deputy Inspector of General of Prison, Coimbatore Zone, Coimbatore.

2. The Superintendent, Coimbatore Central Prison, Coimbatore.

..Respondent(s) PETITION filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, or any other appropriate order or direction directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 28 days without escort to the detenue, Magesh, aged about 40 years, S/o.Krishnan, PID No.22189 confined at central prison, Coimbatore and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit to the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. A. Sivakumar Sivaaji for Mr.P.Bakiyaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr. C.R. Malarvannan, Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (criminal Side)

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Since the prayer is only for mandamus and the request of the petitioner seeking ordinary leave of 28 days without escort to convict Magesh, who is confined in Central Prison, Coimbatore, is pending before the authorities, it would suffice to direct the competent authority to dispose representation dated 24.04.2026 in accordance with law, within a period of two (2) weeks from today.

2. This Writ Petition is disposed.

(A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order SL To

1. The State represented by its, The Deputy Inspector of General of Prison, Coimbatore Zone, Coimbatore.

2. The Superintendent, Coimbatore Central Prison, Coimbatore.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN J.

SL 10-06-2026