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2026 DAILYLAW 44754 (MAD)

Naziya Fathima v. The Superintendent of Prisons

WP Crl./1522/2026 · 2026-07-02

Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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2026:MHC:2570 WP Crl. No. 1522 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP Crl. No. 1522 of 2026 Naziya Fathima W/o. Alisher, 23/6, Hussain Nagar, 3rd Street, Royapettah, Chennai-600 014. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to consider the petitioners representation dated 09-03-2026 from the Respondents and directing the Respondents to grant 6 days of emergency leave without escort instead of with escort to the petitioners husband Alisher, S/o. Beermohammed Ali, aged 45 years, PID No.223393, Convict Prisoner, Central Prison-1, Puzhal and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:2570 WP Crl. No. 1522 of 2026 __________ DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The prayer for mandamus would not lie since admittedly an order dated 20.01.2026 has been passed on the request for leave and the petitioner is expressing her grievance to the effect that the leave has been granted with escort. Petitioner is always at liberty to challenge the aforesaid order, should she so desire. 2. This writ petition is dismissed with liberty. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 02-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes SSM To 1. The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison-1, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066. 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. WP Crl. No. 1522 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis