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S.Gandhi v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-02-26Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 26/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY S.Gandhi ... Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruppathur Division, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to directing the respondents herein to grant permission to conduct cultural activities ie.,regarding Maasi Magam festival from 28.02.2026 to 02.03.2026 the village Drama (Chinna Karuppu Periya Karuppu Nadagam) is to be held on 28.02.2026, on 01.03.2026 the Pattimandram is to be held and also on 1/4

02.03.2026 Valli Thirumanam Nadagam is to be held in "Arulmigu Aathmanayagi Udanaya Ruthrakodeesvarar Thirukovil", situated at Sathurvethamangalam Village, Sivagangai District and also provide adequate police protection on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2026 and 19.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.Kannan Gurusami, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For Intervenor :Mr.K.Gokul

ORDER

The petitioner seeks permission to conduct Valli Thirumana Nadagam, Village Drama and Pattimandram, in the subject temple on 28.02.2026 to 02.03.2026. 2.The petitioner is seeking permission for more than 3 programmes, but this court is inclined to grant permission to conduct only two programmes. Therefore, the petitioner has accepted to conduct Valli Thirumanam Nadagam alone on 02.03.2026 within the temple premises and shall be completed prior to 10.00 pm. The Pattimandram alone on 01.03.2026 within 2/4

the temple premises between 08.00 p.m, and 09.00 p.m. Other usual conditions are applicable. The petitioner shall permit whoever inclined to attend the programme.

3.With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

26.02.2026 PJL Note:Issue order copy on 27.02.2026.

TO

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruppathur Division, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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S.SRIMATHY,J PJL

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1182 of 2026 Date : 26/02/2026 4/4