Thenmozhi v. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.] Challenging the order dated 30.07.2026, passed by the first respondent, rejecting the request of the petitioner for grant of 21 days ordinary leave to her husband / convict prisoner, this writ petition has been filed with a consequential direction to the respondents to grant 21 days ordinary leave without escort to her husband.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the convict prisoner was on bail during trial and during such time, he had not misused the liberty given to him and there was no allegation of threatening or contacting the witnesses. He would further submit that the convict prisoner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed on him.

¶3Learned counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that since the convict prisoner has been convicted in a POCSO, the respondents granted ordinary leave with escort in terms of the guidelines issued under various Government Orders.

¶4Taking into consideration the grounds on which the ordinary leave is sought for, we are inclined to issue the following directions:

(i) The respondents are directed to grant 21 days ordinary leave, without escort, to the convict prisoner, namely, Selvaprabhu, son of Narayanan (PID No.32358), who is now detained in the Central Prison, Madurai.

(ii) During the leave period, the convict prisoner shall report before the Tallakulam Police Station, Madurai District, daily at 06.30 p.m.

(iii) During the leave period, convict prisoner shall not make any attempt to contact the victim or her relatives.

(iv) During the leave period, the convict prisoner shall abide by all the conditions prescribed in the Jail Manual.

¶5With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

[A.D.J.C., J.] [B.M., J.]

11.08.2026 NCC : Index : Internet : Note to Office: Mark a copy of this order to the Inspector of Police, Tallakulam Police, Station, Madurai District.

krk To:

1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services Department, Madurai Region, Madurai.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Tallakulam Police Station, Madurai District. A.D.JAGADISH-CHANDIRA,-J. AND B.MURUGESAN,-J. krk W.P.Crl.(MD)-No.4527-of-2026

11.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.MURUGESAN Thenmozhi ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services Department Madurai Region, Madurai 2.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Madurai 3.The Inspector of Police Tallakulam Police Station Madurai District ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of the order passed by the first respondent in No.806/U.Tha2/2026, dated 30.07.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the first respondent to grant 21 days ordinary leave to the petitioner's husband, namely, Selvaprabhu, son of Narayanan (PID No.32358) without escort now confined under Central Prison, Madurai, For Petitioner : Mr.S.Srikanth For Respondents : Mr.D.Venkatesh Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)