R.Moorthi, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.05.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.m.P(MD) Nos.10531 and 10533 of 2026 R.Moorthi ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai,

2. The Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Usilampatti,

3. The Inspector of Police, Sindhupatti Police Station, Sindhupatti,

4. The Executive Officer, O/o.Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Sindhupatti Venkatachalapathi Temple, Cholavanthan, 1/6

5. Seenivasan, S/o.Seeni, Sindhupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk,

6. Ochathevan, S/o.Mayandithevar, Sindhupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk,

7. Kasimayan, S/o.Mayandithevar, Sindhupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent 2 to follow the time immemorial practice of giving First Respect to the Each Elder member of the each street, on the occasion of the temple festival of the Arulmigu Sri Sirukulathu Karupasamy Temple at Sindhupatti Village conducted on 22.05.2026 to 24.05.2026 by considering the petitioner representation dated 15.04.2026 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner : Mr. K.R.Laxman For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjad Khan, 2/6

Government Advocate for R1 to R4 Mr.J.Senthi Kumaraiah for R5 to R7

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction directing the second respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking first respect to each elder member of each street on the occasion of the Arulmigu Sri Sirukulathu Karuppasamy Temple at Sindhupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. It is seen that the so-called Arulmigu Sri Sirukulathu Karuppasamy Temple is a denominational temple and is not coming under the purview of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. Further, on the complaint, an inquiry was conducted by the Inspector of Police, Sindhupatti Police Station. During the inquiry, both parties agreed to approach the civil court for appropriate relief. Therefore, the representation submitted by the petitioner cannot be considered and the writ petition is devoid of merits and 3/6

accordingly, stands dismissed. It is also made clear that, if any law and order problem is created by any party, the authority concerned is directed to take appropriate stringent action against the persons who commit such offence. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13.05.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No PKN 4/6

To: -

1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai,

2. The Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Usilampatti,

3. The Inspector of Police, Sindhupatti Police Station, Sindhupatti,

4. The Executive Officer, O/o.Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Sindhupatti Venkatachalapathi Temple, Cholavanthan, 5/6

G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

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