2026:MHC:1132 WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 AND WPMP CRL. NO. 158 OF 2026 Shanthi W/o.Balan, No. 698, Periyar Nagar, 3rd Street, J.J.Nagar, Korukkupettai, Chennai - 600 021. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai. 2. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai 600 066. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in the order no. 27/mu.uu.1/2026 dt. 22.01.2026 passed by respondent no.1 and quashing the same, and directing the respondents to grant 28 days ordinary leave by without escort for the petitioner’s son namely Dheena @ Dinesh, S/o.Balan aged about __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 33 years, PID No. 34330 Convict Prisoner, Central Prison, Puzhal and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s): Mr. R. Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Read this order in continuation of and in conjunction with order dated 10.03.2026 that reads as follows: Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John, learned counsel accepts notice for the respondents and submit that the rejection order was passed on account of the ineligibility of the petitioner to the leave sought at that relevant point in time. However, the petitioner is so eligible today. 2. Hence, there is a direction to R1 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.11.2025 in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982 and pass orders within a week from today. 3. List on 18.03.2026 under the caption ‘for production of orders’. 2. Today, a copy of order dated 17.03.2026 is produced, in terms of which ordinary leave of 28 days has been granted to the convict as requested by him. A copy of the order is placed on record and is handed over to the learned counsel for the petitioner as well. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 3. In light of the aforesaid, this Writ Petition is closed as its purpose stands achieved. Connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 18-03-2026 sl Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes To 1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai. 2. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison-I, Puzhal, Chennai 600 066. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. sl WP Crl. No. 529 of 2026 AND WPMP CRL. NO. 158 OF 2026 18-03-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis