E.Palani, 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.13256/2018 E.Palani .. Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 635 001.

2. The Inspector of Police, Jolarpettai Police Station, Vellore District - 635 851.

.. Respondents Prayer:

Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the first and second respondents to give police protection and pass 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 24.05.2018.

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 Mariyamman Temple Festival" Kaveripattu Village, Reddiyur Post, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District, on 24.05.2018, 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 Mariyamman Temple Festival" Kaveripattu Village, Reddiyur Post, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District, on 24.05.2018, however, with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with "Sri Mariyamman Temple Festival" Kaveripattu Village, Reddiyur Post, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District, on 24.05.2018, shall be conducted on 24.05.2018 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/Vacation Officer //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kv

To

1. The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 635 001.

2. The Inspector of Police, Jolarpettai Police Station, Vellore District - 635 851.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.S.Mayilnathan, Advocate, S.R.No.33238 Crl.O.P.No.13256/2018 SSI(CO) CS/15/05/18