Ponmani v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA and W.M.P(MD)No.407 of 2025 Ponmani ... Petitioner -vs1.The State of Tamilnadu represented by The Home Secretary, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The State of Tamilnadu represented by The Principal Secretary, Home(Prison) Department, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

3.The Additional Director General of Police/ Inspector General of Police (Prison Department),

C.M.D.A.Towers II, Gandhi Irvin Road, Egmore, Chennai-8.

4.The Superintendent of Central Prison, Central Prison, Madurai, Madurai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Kamuthi Police Station, Kamuthi, Ramanthapuram District.

6.The Inspector of Police, Mandalamanickam Police Station, Ramanthapuram District.

7.The Chairman, Regional Medical Council, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Goripalayam, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's brother (Namely Rathinavel son of Vellaichay (L.C.T.No. 4198) in Madurai Central Prison, by premature release as request as per the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.203 within the stipulated time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivaprakash For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN,J.) This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's brother (Namely Rathinavel son of Vellaichay (L.C.T.No.4198) in Madurai Central Prison, by premature release.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2023 is under consideration and orders will be passed within a period of twelve weeks.

4. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation, dated 02.12.2023 submitted by the petitioner seeking premature release for his brother, who is now detained in Central Prison, Madurai and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [G.K.I., J.] [R.P., J.] 12.12.2025 am NCC :Yes/No Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No

To 1.The Home Secretary, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The Principal Secretary, Home(Prison) Department, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

3.The Additional Director General of Police/ Inspector General of Police (Prison Department), C.M.D.A.Towers II, Gandhi Irvin Road, Egmore, Chennai-8.

4.The Superintendent of Central Prison, Central Prison, Madurai, Madurai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Kamuthi Police Station, Kamuthi, Ramanthapuram District.

6.The Inspector of Police, Mandalamanickam Police Station, Ramanthapuram District.

7.The Chairman, Regional Medical Council, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Goripalayam, Madurai.

8.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN,J.

AND R. POORNIMA,J.

am 12.12.2025