Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5212/2026 of Ayyar Vs The Deputy Inspector General on 16 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 16.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
and
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5212 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011303702026}
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Ayyar
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services, Madurai Range, Madurai Central Prison Campus, New Jail Road, Madurai.
2.The Superintendent of Prison,
Central Jail, Madurai.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to grant emergency leave for a period of 6 days to petitioner's son namely, Vinoth S/o.Ayyar (CP.No.1322) by considering petitioner's representation dated on 15.07.2026.
For Petitioner
: Mr.J.Vivek
For Respondents : Mr.D.Venkatesh,
Addl. Public Prosecutor.
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ORDER
(By G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) Heard both sides.
2. The writ petitioner's son was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment under NDPS Act. The writ petitioner's wife that is the mother of the prisoner is said to be suffering from serious ailments. Hence, emergency leave has been sought.
3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor fairly states that the PO report has been received. It is said be in favour of the prisoner and recommending the leave application.
4. Taking into account the overall fact and circumstances, we direct the second respondent to grant six days emergency leave to the prisoner. It shall be under double escort. The petitioner will have to bear the cost of providing escort, unless he is in a position to furnish indigency certificate. It is open to the second respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions. The second respondent shall pass such an order within a period of three days from the date of receipt of a copy this order.
5. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. (G.R.S. J.,) & (M.D.S. J.,) 16.09.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:
1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prison, O/o.The Deputy Inspector General of Prison and Correctional Services, Madurai Range, Madurai Central Prison Campus, New Jail Road, Madurai.
2. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Jail, Madurai.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. and M.D.SUMATHI
, J.
ias W.P.Crl.(MD)No.5212 of 2026
16.09.2026