Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/285/2026disposed of

S.Sasikumar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-01-21Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY S.Sasikumar S/o.Selvakumar (Member of the Sound and light service owners labourers and helpers Association, Nilakottai) Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vathalakundu Police Station, Dindigul District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Vignesh Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. Side) Prayer: To Writ of Mandamus, direct to the 3rd respondent considering the petitioner's representation and grant necessary permission and provide adequate Police Protection for conduct the music festival and music competition at my village on 24.01.2026, 25.01.2026 and 26.01.2026 as part of our State Minister Birthday Festival at our Vathalakudnu Village, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.01.2026. 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and grant necessary permission and provide adequate Police Protection for conducting the music festival and music competition on 24.01.2026, 25.01.2026 and 26.01.2026 as part of our State Minister Birthday Festival at our Vathalakudnu Village, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.01.2026.

2. During the pendency of this writ petition the respondents have passed a rejection order, dated 20.01.2026. Since the petitioner wants to conduct the said programme only one day he approach this Court by way of filing this writ petition.

3. Considering the facts of the case, this Court is inclined to allow this petition with certain condition.

4. The rejection order dated 20.01.2026 passed by the respondents is set aside. The petitioner is permitted to conduct the said festival two days only on 24.01.2026 and 25.01.2026 from 04.00 p.m., to 07.00 p.m. The petitioner is further permitted to use sound 20 points over and above the minimum 10 points over and above the minimum decimal which is permitted by law. The respondents police is directed to provide police protection.

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5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 21-01-2026 KSA Note : Issue a copy of order on 23.01.2025 To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vathalakundu Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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