A.S.BOPANNA,J. - (1.) We have heard Mr. Kapil Sibal, learned senior counsel appearing on behalf of the applicant as well as Mr. Tushar Mehta, learned Solicitor General of India.
(2.) Mr. Kapil Sibal, learned senior counsel makes a plea that the prisoner viz. Sidhique Kappan S/o Muhammed be allowed to visit Kerala to see his mother who is said to be in a critical condition and he has been advised that she is not likely to survive for long.
(3.) In these circumstances, we consider it appropriate to permit the prisoner- Sidhique Kappan to visit his mother and return to the prison at the end of the 5th day after he is allowed to travel.;