Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2727/2026disposed of

Johnbosco v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2026-05-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2727 of 2026 Johnbosco ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Division, Thanjavur District.

2.State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Inspector of Police, Nadukaveri Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to provide permission to conduct cultural program with musical band and adequate protection in St Xavier Church Chariot festival at Ammanpettai Village in Thiruvaiyaru at Thanjavur District from 15.05.2026 till 17.05.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2026 and 22.04.2026 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vishnu For R-1 and R2 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition is filed for Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission for conducting a cultural festival with a musical band and to provide adequate protection for the "St. Xavier Church" Chariot Festival at Ammanpettai Village, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, from 15.05.2026 to 17.05.2026, by considering the petitioner's representations dated 21.04.2026 and 22.04.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the petitioner has not submitted any petition seeking permission regarding cultural festival.

3. However, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner vehemently objected to the same and submitted that the petitioner had submitted the said application in person, prior to the election.

4. However, the respondents are not having a copy of the letter as of now. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation forthwith, which shall, in turn, be considered by the respondents in accordance with law. 2/4

5. With this direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Indu Note: Issue order copy on 08.05.2026.

To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Division, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nadukaveri Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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