Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14548/2022dismissed

Rajesh Kanna v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-07-07Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Rajesh Kanna

...Petitioner

Vs.

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Kallal, Sivagangai District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance Programme scheduled to be held on 13.07.2022 in the eve of Arulmigu "Sree Pottal Kaliyamman Temple" Festival at Thiruvallur Street, Sevarakkottai, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Anandraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance Programme scheduled to be held on 13.07.2022 in the eve of Arulmigu "Sree Pottal Kaliyamman Temple" Festival at Thiruvallur Street, Sevarakkottai, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District on the basis of petitioner's representation, dated 30.06.2022.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that there is a likelihood of law and order problem between two rival groups in the same village and there is also an apprehension of communal problem there. The respondent police has to be decided the law and order problem in the particular locality and already previous case has been registered.

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3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is not inclined to set aside the order passed by the respondent police and therefore, the impugned order is hereby confirmed.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 07.07.2022 Index :Yes/No ebsi To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Kallal, Sivagangai District.

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

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