Chitra v. The State Rep By Its The Deputy Inspector General Of Prison (Dig)

2026:MHC:952

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Chitra W/o. Nandha Gopal, No.273/B, Murugan Kovil Block, Kannnakuruchi Salem, Salem-636008.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State rep by its The Deputy Inspector General of Prison (DIG) Coimbatore Range, Central Prison, Coimbatore-641018.

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Salem-636 008.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the Impugned order bearing No./Mu.Vu/2025, dated 25.07.2025 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 40 days without escort to the detenue, Nirmal Kumar S/o. Nandha Gopal, aged about 38 years, PID 20906, detained at Central Prison, Salem.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms. S. Maroshini for Dr. S. Manoharan For Respondent(s):

Mr. R. Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John For R1 & R2 Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Learned counsel for the petitioner does not wish to pursue this writ petition as his subsequent request for leave, filed after institution of the writ petition has been accepted under order dated 27.02.2026.

2. Recording the above, this writ petition is closed. No Costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order ars

To

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison (DIG) Coimbatore Range, Central Prison, Coimbatore-641018.

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Salem-636 008.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN J.

ars 09-03-2026