Summary: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court decided on December 17, 2025, to allow Srinivasan, who is serving a life sentence, to take leave without a guard. This decision was made after his father, Nagarajan, requested it due to financial difficulties.
Nagarajan's son, Srinivasan, was found guilty by a judge in Theni District on August 12, 2020. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. His appeal was later turned down by the court on January 12, 2023.
Nagarajan asked the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court to let his son have a 28-day leave without a guard. The reason? Srinivasan's mother was in an accident and needed immediate care. Nagarajan explained that they couldn't afford to pay for a guard.
"The petitioner is being a poor family, he could not afford cost for the escorts."
The case was reviewed by Judges G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima. On September 22, 2025, the Deputy Inspector General of Prison had initially allowed leave with a guard. However, the High Court changed this order.
On December 17, 2025, the court decided that Srinivasan could take leave without a guard. He must check in every day at the Allinagaram Police Station in Theni District at 5:30 p.m. and go back to prison after the leave period.
