Judgment · High Court
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
4With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 55. The Inspector of Police, Kottakuppam Police Station, Villupuram District. (Cr.No.203/2007) .. Respondents1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.408 of 2026 Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue Writ of Mandamus, seeking directions to the first respondent to consider the petitioner’s…
Judgment
W.P.(Crl).No.408 of 2026IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDated: 26.02.2026Coram:THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGANandTHE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMANW.P.(Crl).No.408 of 2026 Ranganayagi.. PetitionerVs.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Prisons-IV) Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
The Director General of Prisons, Office of the Director General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
The Superintendent, Central Prison, Office of the Superintendent of Central Prison, Trichy-20.
The District Collector, Villupuram, Villlupuram District.
Operative part
The Inspector of Police, Kottakuppam Police Station, Villupuram District. (Cr.No.203/2007) .. Respondents1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.408 of 2026 Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue Writ of Mandamus, seeking directions to the first respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.01.2026 and consequently to direct the first respondent to consider release of the petitioner’s husband by premature release based on the new rules viz. The Tamil Nadu Prison Rules 2024. For Petitioner: Mr.G.AnbuchezheiyanFor Respondents: Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, APP, assisted by Mr.M.Sylvester John*****ORDER(The Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan, J)This petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking directions to the first respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.01.2026 and consequently to direct the first respondent to consider release of the petitioner’s husband by premature release based on the new rules viz. The Tamil Nadu Prison Rules 2024. 2Considering the limited prayer sought for by the writ petitioner, without expressing any of our views on the merits of the case, we are inclined to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass orders on the same. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.408 of 20263Accordingly, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.01.2026 and pass orders on the same on merits in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.4With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. (P.V., J) (M.J.R., J) 26.02.2026cgiTo1. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Prisons-IV) Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.2. The Director General of Prisons, Office of the Director General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.3. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Office of the Superintendent of Central Prison, Trichy.4. The District Collector, Villupuram, Villlupuram District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Kottakuppam Police Station, Villupuram 6. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.408 of 2026P.VELMURUGAN, J.and M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.cgiW.P.(Crl).No.408 of 202626.02.20264/4
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: 4With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
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