K.Sankar, v. The Superintendent Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.05.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM Crl.O.P.No.13124/2018 K.Sankar .. Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 635 001.
2. The Inspector of Police, Viruthampattu Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District - 632 006.
.. Respondents Prayer:
Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the first and second respondents to give police protection and orders on the representation dated 27.04.2018 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court, much before the fixed programme which is to be held on 22.05.2018.
For Petitioner :
Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents :
Mrs.P. Kritika Kamal Govt. Advocate [Crl.Side]
O R D E R
Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of "Sri Ponniyamman Temple Festival" Thandalam Krishnapuram Village & Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on 22.05.2018, the petitioner made a representation on 27.04.2018 to the respondents. 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 Government Advocate (Crl. side) appearing for the respondents.
3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl. side), 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 Criminal Original petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme during "Sri Ponniyamman Temple Festival" Thandalam Krishnapuram Village & Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on 22.05.2018, however, with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with "Sri Ponniyamman Temple Festival" Thandalam Krishnapuram Village & Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on 22.05.2018, shall be conducted on 22.05.2018 between 06.30 p.m. and 11.00 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 as it may 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 2nd respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Comp) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kv To 1.The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 635 001.
2. The Inspector of Police, Viruthampattu Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District - 632 006.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
+1cc to Mr.S.Mayilnathan, Advocate, S.R.No.33248 Crl.O.P.No.13124/2018 SSI(CO) RRK(15/05/2018)