D.Dharmalingam v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 21.06.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR W.P. No.15536 of 2022 D.Dharmalingam ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Salem District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Veeraganoor Police Station, Veeraganoor, Salem District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of writ, directing the respondents to take adequate precautionary measures and to provide necessary Police Protection for the "Kumbabishekam" festival to be held on 22.06.2022 and 23.06.2022, fro Arulmigu Sri Kamatchi Amman Udanurai Kailasanathar and parivara Moorthigal temple, in Pagadapadi Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Balavijayan For Respondents: Mr.N.Muthuvel Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
O R D E R
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to take adequate precautionary measures and to provide necessary Police Protection for the "Kumbabishekam" festival to be held on 22.06.2022 and 23.06.2022, fro Arulmigu Sri Kamatchi Amman Udanurai Kailasanathar and parivara Moorthigal temple, in Pagadapadi Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.
2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents.
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3. Let this Court not enter into a detailed discussion on the facts. This Court is of the view that the police officials would, as they always do, grant protection for conducting Kumbabishekam festival, in which there is no illegal object. If there are any opposing groups, let them all be called for a discussion and thereafter let necessary protection be granted and the Kumbabishekam festival be proceeded with in the manner appropriate. A direction is given not only to the petitioner, but, to all the village people who are interested in the Kumbabishekam being conducted, that they should cooperate with the Police Officials and also abide with any orders passed by the Police. Uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order.
6. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions.
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Salem District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Veeraganoor Police Station, Veeraganoor, Salem District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
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