Murugeshwari v. The Superintendent

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.12.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Murugeshwari .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent, Central Prison, 2.The Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, .. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to provide adequate treatment to the petitioner's son, namely, Marimuthu @ Dorymari, son of Muniyasamy,, (C.P.No.1261) by considering her Page No.1 of 5

representation dated 14.10.2022 within the time limit stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prithviraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

and SUNDER MOHAN, J.

This writ petition is filed by the mother of the Life Convict stating that her son suffered fracture in his right leg knee and therefore, require special medical care and hence representation has been given to the jail authorities, but no action has been taken so far. Hence, this petition.

2. However, from the report filed by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, it appears that fractured injuries is actually in the left leg and that was attended by the jail doctor and healed. Further, the report of the Page No.2 of 5

prison doctor also indicates that for the present no surgical treatment was required for the Life Conflict.

3. Recording the same, this writ petition is dismissed with a direction that in future if there is any medical attention is required, particularly, if any surgical intervention is required, the prison authorities shall make appropriate arrangements for taking care of the Life Convict by providing adequate medical attention. No Costs. [G.J.,J.] & [S.M.,J.] 09.12.2022 Index: Yes/No Internet:Yes/No PJL To 1.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Page No.3 of 5

2.The Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Page No.4 of 5

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

and SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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