WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 Meharunisha W/o.Syedismail, Residing at 255, Indranagar, Keezhsathamangalam, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu - 604408. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Inspector General of prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. 2. The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prisons, Vellore - 632 002. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant ordinary leave for 28 days by without escort for petitioner’s husband namely, Eliyas S/o.Syed Ismayil aged about 25 years Convict Prisoner, PID 284056, Confined in Central Prison, Vellore and pass such and thus render justice. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 __________ For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s): Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The prayer in the writ petition is for a mandamus to consider the representation dated 21.05.2026 whereunder the wife of a convict presently lodged in Central Prison, Vellore seeks ordinary leave for 28 days without escort. 2. On instructions, Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu, submits that even if the representation were to be considered now, result will be adverse to the convict, as he is yet to complete the mandatory period of three years of incarceration before consideration of granting leave under the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982. 3. Since the date of conviction is 09.06.2023, he would complete three years only on 10.08.2026 having regard to the leave availed which is to be excluded in computing three years period. 4. Hence, there is a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.5.2026 in accordance with the stipulation under the Rules and dispose them within a week from the date of completion of three years period in line with the Rules, and communicate the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 __________ result, expeditiously to the petitioner and to the convict. 5. This writ petition (criminal) is disposed in terms of this order. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 14-07-2026 vs Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No To 1. The Deputy Inspector General of prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. 2. The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prisons, Vellore - 632 002. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 __________ DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. vs WP Crl. No. 1645 of 2026 14-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis