Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6173/2026 of C.Mahalingam Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 12 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.GUNASEKARAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026
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C.Mahalingam
S/o, Chinnathambi,
No.2/498, Balammal Kovil Street,
Manalur,
Thirupuvaram Taluk,
Sivagangai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu,
The Superintendent of Prison,
Central Prison, Madurai
2. The Inspector of Police,
Thiruppuvanam Police Station,
Sivagangai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to grant ordinary leave or emergency leave to release the petitioner's son karuppasamy alias Kalignar S/o, Mahalingam on ordinary leave/emergency leave for 15 days to reconstruct the petitioner's damaged house by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.10.2026.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s S.Prabha
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026
For Respondent(s)
:M/s.G.Karuppasamy Pandian
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M. NIRMAL KUMAR J.) Prayer in this writ petition is for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the first respondent to grant ordinary leave or emergency leave to release the petitioner's son karuppasamy alias Kalignar S/o, Mahalingam on ordinary leave/emergency leave for 15 days to reconstruct the petitioner's damaged house by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.10.2026.
2. Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, Mr.G.Karuppasamy Pandian, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 06.10.2026 is under process and the same will be considered by the respondents in accordance with law within a period of two weeks.
3. In view of the above submission of the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, without going into the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 06.10.2026 submitted by
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026 the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (M.N.K.,J.) (N.G.N.,J.) 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AAV To
1. The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison, Madurai
2. The Inspector of Police Thiruppuvanam Police Station Sivagangai District
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. AND N.GUNASEKARAN, J. AAV WP Crl.(MD) No. 6173 of 2026 12-11-2026