K.Sarath Kumar v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD).No.634 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.163 of 2026 K.Sarath Kumar ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

3. State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Inspector of Police, Theni Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarifed Mandamus, to call for the records of the order passed by the 3rd respondent in Na.Mu.No.07 of 2025 dated 03.02.2026 and quash the same as illegal and arbitrary and direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to celebration of Adal Padal Programme at Karuvelnaickanpatti Village, Theni Disrict, on 06.02.2026 from 06.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., as a part of the Kumbabishegam in Arulmigu Sri Parvati Samedha Parameswaram Temple.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarifed Mandamus, to quash the impugned order dated 03.02.2026 as arbitrary and, consequently, to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for the celebration of an Adal Padal Programme at Karuvelnaickanpatti Village, Theni District, on 06.02.2026 from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., as part of the Kumbabishegam of Arulmigu Sri Parvati Samedha Parameswaram Temple.

2. The respondents admitted that there are two rival groups. Permission had already been granted to one group, and they conducted the Adal Padal Programme on 31.01.2026. However, permission has been denied to the rival group. The respondents cannot deny permission to the rival group by citing irrelevant grounds. However, the petitioner is directed to produce the relevant certificates, namely, the EB Certificate, Fire Safety Certificate, and Stage Stability Certificate, from the appropriate authorities, and the same shall be 2/4

submitted forthwith. On such submission, the respondents shall grant permission to conduct the Adal Padal Programme. The petitioner shall also file an undertaking that no obscene words, dances, or communal songs will be exhibited during the programme.

3. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 06.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr NOTE: Issue order copy on 06.02.2026 To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Theni Police Station, Theni District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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