Thilagavathi v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
WP Crl./1870/2026 · 2026-08-03
Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan
Writ Petition (Criminal)body2026
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2026:MHC:3214 WP Crl. No. 1870 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN WP Crl. No. 1870 of 2026 Thilagavathi D/o.K.Anandan, Residing at No.74, C/115, Manali New Town, Chennai - 600 103. ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
2. The Superintendent of Prison, Womens Central Prison - 3, Puzhal, Chennai - 600 066. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ Mandamus, or any other appropriate Writ order, or direction, commanding the Respondents to forthwith consider the petitioner’s representation dated 06.05.2026 and consequently grant 28 days of ordinary leave, without escort, to the petitioner’s daughter in law, Santhiya, W/o.Karthik (PID No.296747) a life convict prisoner confined at the Women’s Central Prison - 3, Puzhal, Chennai. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Tamilazhagan.M For Respondent(s): Mr. C.R. Malarvannan Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
2026:MHC:3214 WP Crl. No. 1870 of 2026 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND SUNDER MOHAN J. Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Mr.Tamilazhagan.M, learned counsel on record for petitioner, does not wish to pursue this writ petition and has made an endorsement to that effect, recording which, this writ petition (criminal) is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.
(A.S.M.,J.) (S.M.,J.) 03-08-2026 vs Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes To
1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
2. The Superintendent of Prison, Womens Central Prison - 3, Puzhal, Chennai - 600 066.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. WP Crl. No. 1870 of 2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis