Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/81/2026disposed of

S.Sugumar v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Superintendent Of Police,

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 and WMP Crl.(MD)No.20 of 2026 S.Sugumar, ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep., By the Superintendent of Police,, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi Rural, Thoothukudi District..

3. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, SIPCOT Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct Village festival in connection with Pongal Festival from 14-01-2026 to 16-01-2026 at South Veerapandiyapuram Samathuva 1/4

Thidal, South Veerapandiyapuram, Thoothukudi District, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 12.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.SC.Herold Singh, For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct Village festival in connection with Pongal Festival from 14.01.2026 to 16.01.2026 at South Veerapandiyapuram Samathuva Thidal, South Veerapandiyapuram, Thoothukudi District, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 12.12.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents.

3. Considering the facts of the case, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint, dated 12.12.2025 and pass 2/4

appropriate orders within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claim, the respondents shall allot separate dates to the rival groups.

4. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 07.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes LS Note: Issue order copy on 07.01.2026 TO

1. The Superintendent of Police,, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi Rural, Thoothukudi District..

3. The Inspector of Police, SIPCOT Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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

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