JOHN @ MENSAH JOHN vs The Special Secretary to Government

W.P.Crl.No.1428 of 2025 etc. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 29.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.Crl.Nos.1428, 10930, 17393, 17395 of 2025 & 432, 440, 823 of 2026 and WPMP.Crl.Nos.700, 12455, 19716, 19717, 19719, 19720 of 2025 & 133, 134, 277 of 2026 W.P.Crl.No.1428 of 2026:- John @ Mensah John, S/o. Mensah, Ghanaian National, Currently detained at Special Camp, Tiruchirappalli. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Special Secretary to Government, Government of Tamilnadu, Public (Foreigners.I) Department, Chennai. 2. The Inspector of Police, F-3, Nungambakkam Police Station, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. (Crime No.371 of 2025) ..Respondents in both W.Ps. Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, call for the records and quash the G.O.(1D) No.429 dated 22.07.2025 issued by the first respondent. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 13/07/2026 12:07:47 pm ) W.P.Crl.No.1428 of 2025 etc. For Petitioner in W.P.Nos. 1428, 10930 of 2025 & 432, 440, 823 of 2026 : Mr.M.G. Martin Manivannan For Petitioner in W.P.Nos.17393 & 17395 of 2025 : Mr.R.Venkadeshan For Respondents in al