Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/45/2026disposed of

N.Chellakannu v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-01-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY N.Chellakannu Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Superintendent of Police Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Inspector of Police, SS Kottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Rajendran For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (crl. Side) Prayer: To Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Koongu Festival on Tuesday, 16.01.2026 between 9.30 am and 2.00 pm at Arulmigu Koppudai Amman Thirukoil situated in S.S.Kottai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District and by considering petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2025. 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and provide police protection for conducting the Koongu Festival on Tuesday, 16.01.2026, between 9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. at Arulmigu Koppudai Amman Thirukoil, situated at S.S. Kottai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2025.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing for the respondents, submitted that the representation seeking police protection was followed by another letter stating that the petitioner would abide by any order passed by this Court. However, the respondents have not considered the petitioner's representation seeking police protection.

3. Therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that such a reply cannot be accepted. Accordingly, the respondents are directed to provide police protection. Further, the petitioner submitted that there is no antecedent of any law and order problem. Hence, the respondents are positively directed to consider the petitioner's representation and provide police protection. 2/4

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 07-01-2026 KSA To

1. The Superintendent of Police Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Inspector of Police, SS Kottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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