Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/884/2026disposed of

E.Soundararajan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2026-02-17Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY E.Soundararajan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police Kallidaikurichi Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Nambi Nachiyar For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. Side) Prayer: To Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant Audio permission and necessary protection to perform the Cultural Programme (i.e) Villupattu on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Mutharamman and Arulmigu Santhana Mariyamman Tirukovil, Kottai Street, Kalladaikurichi, Tirunelveli District, which is to be held on 16.02.2026, 17.02.2026 and 18.02.2026 based on the petitioner's representation in person on 09.02.2026.

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant audio permission and necessary protection to conduct a cultural programme (i.e., Villupattu) on the eve of the festival of Arulmigu Sri Mutharamman and Arulmigu Santhana Mariyamman Tirukovil, Kottai Street, Kalladaikurichi, Tirunelveli District, which is scheduled to be held on 16.02.2026, 17.02.2026, and 18.02.2026, based on the petitioner's representation made in person on 09.02.2026.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner has not submitted any representation as of date.

3. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondents. Upon such submission, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation and grant permission subject to all necessary conditions, restricting the time 2/4

frame from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The petitioner shall also submit an undertaking affidavit stating that no obscenity will be exhibited and that no obscene songs will be performed.

4. With these direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

17-02-2026 KSA Note : Issue a copy of order on 18.02.2026 To

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police Kallidaikurichi Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J KSA

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.884 of 2026 Date : 17.02.2026 4/4