P.Veeranan v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.05.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY and W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.663 of 2026 P.Veeranan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, Rajapalayam South Police Station, Rajapalayam,

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.161/R1PS/RJPM/2026, dated 03.05.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct Adal Padal Programme on 12.05.2026 at 6.00 pm in Sankarapandiapuram, Chathirapatti, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, within stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus,to quash the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.161/R1PS/RJPM/2026, dated 03.05.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct Adal Padal Programme on 12.05.2026 at 6.00 pm in Sankarapandiapuram, Chathirapatti, Rajapalayam Taluk,

2. Admittedly, there were two groups belonging to two different communities. Therefore, the respondent rejected permission on the ground of a law and order issue. The learned Government Advocate further submitted that, if permission is granted, the petitioner and his group may indulge in raising communal slogans, which could further deteriorate the situation.

3. Therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner and the members of the community are entitled to celebrate the festival, subject to the imposition of conditions. In particular, a condition shall be imposed that no communal or political colour shall be given to the temple 2/4

festival. Hence, the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.161/R1PS/RJPM/2026, dated 03.05.2026, is hereby quashed. The respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's request and impose all necessary conditions, especially the condition that no political or communal colour shall be given to the temple festival.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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To:

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Rajapalayam South Police Station, Rajapalayam, 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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