Anthony v. The Superintendent Of Police

W.P(MD)No.14279 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :06.09.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P(MD)No.14279 of 2021 Anthony ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vickiramasingapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct Kabadi Matches for girls at State Level on the eve of independence day i.e., on 14.08.2021 and 15.08.2021 from 08.00 A.M to 8.00 P.M. at the Playground of Bharathi Sports Academy, Vadamalaisamudram, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.08.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the third respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct Kabadi Matches for girls at State Level on the eve of independence day I.e., on 14.08.2021 and 15.08.2021 from 08.00 A.M to 8.00 P.M. at the Playground of Bharathi Sports Academy, Vadamalaisamudram, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.08.2021.

2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that the request made by the petitioner was rejected because of COVID-19 protocol and the matter has become infructuous. He would further submit that the petitioner has given a statement that he has not https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

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3. But, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that no such statement was given by the petitioner.

4. Since the matter has become infructuous, nothing survives for further consideration in this petition. Hence, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CRL) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ssb Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vickiramasingapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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

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