S.Rajkumar v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22.05.2025
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR W.P.No.18953 of 2025 S.Rajkumar ....
Petitioner Vs
1. The Inspector of Police, Edaiyur Police Station, Thiruvarur District.
....Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the respondent dated 28.04.2025 and quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District on 25.05.2025 between 06.00p.m and 12.00 p.m. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Thirumoorthy For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/9
O R D E R
Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District, the petitioner made a representation dated 28.04.2025 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.
3. The learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of law and order problem arising during the event.
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, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme in the event of Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District., 2/9
however with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with the event of conduct cultural programme in the event of Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District shall be conducted on 25.05.2025 between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (b)The petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as charges, to the respondent Police and on receipt of the same, the respondent Police is directed to issue receipt and proceed further. (c)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants. (d) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.
(e) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played.
(f) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme. (g) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste. (h) 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 3/9
stop such performance forthwith; and (i) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit.
(j) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. The uploaded copy can be utilised for the purpose of execution of the Order. 22.05.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order VV 4/9
N.SENTHILKUMAR, J.
VV To
1. The Inspector of Police, Edaiyur Police Station, Thiruvarur District.
2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23-07-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR S.Rajkumar S/o. Subramaniyan No. 92 Semipiyamangalam North, Keezhapandi, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police Edaiyur Police Station, Thiruvarur District Respondent(s) For Petitioner:
Mr.D.Thirumoorthy For Respondent:
Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
ORDER
This matter was listed under the caption "For being mentioned". 2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the prayer sought 6/9
in the Writ Petition has already been granted, however, in the order passed by this Court on 22.05.2025 in W.P.No.18953 of 2025, the prayer column was inadvertently mentioned as follows:
"Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus by directing the respondents to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District on 25.05.2025 between 06.00 p.m. and 12.00 p.m."
3.Therefore, Registry is directed to replace the following in the prayer column of the order passed by this Court on 22.05.2025 in W.P.No.18953 of 2025 and issue fresh order copy:
"Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the respondent dated 28.04.2025 and quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of "Pandi Sempiyamangalam Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple" Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District, on 25.05.2025 between 06.00 p.m. and 12.00 p.m."
23-07-2025 sai 7/9
To The Inspector of Police Edaiyur Police Station, Thiruvarur District 8/9
N.SENTHILKUMAR J.
sai Dated: 23-07-2025 9/9