R.Manivannan v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 18.02.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P.NO. 4277 OF 2019 R.Manivannan .. Petitioner Vs.
The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by its, Inspector of Police, Kunnam Police Station, Kunnam-621 617, Perambalur District.
.. Respondent Prayer:
Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct cultural program (Dance and Music Program) in the Sri Mariyamman Poomalaiyappa Parivettai Festival situated at Main Road, Mettukalingarayanallur, Kunnam Taluk-621 617, Perambalur District. Scheduled to be held on 21.02.2019 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. and considering by his representation dated 12.02.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme on 21.02.2019, in the event of Mettukalingarayanallur Village Sri Mariyamman Poomalaiyappa Parivettal Festival at Kunnam Taluk-621 617, Perampalur District, the petitioner made a representation dated 12.02.2019 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present Criminal Original petition has been filed.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent.
3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.
4. A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme in the event of Mettukalingarayanallur Village Sri Mariyamman Poomalaiyappa Parivettal Festival at Kunnam Taluk-621 617, Perampalur District, however with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with the event of Mettukalingarayanallur Village Sri Mariyamman Poomalaiyappa Parivettai Festival at Kunnam Taluk-621 617, Perampalur District, shall be conducted on 21.02.2019 between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m.
(b)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants. (c) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.
(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played. (e) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.
(f) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.
(g) If there is violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith; and (h) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit. (i) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.
5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands allowed.
Sd/- Deputy Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rri/rm To
1. The Inspector of Police, Kunnam Police Station, Kunnam-621 617, Perambalur District.
2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
+1cc to Mr.J.Pradeep Advocate, S.R.No.14779 Crl.O.P.No.4277 of 2019 CS/19/02/2019