Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2782/2026allowed

P.Dhineshwaran v. The Superintendent Of Police, District Police Office

2026-05-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR P.Dhineshwaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Pudukkottai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Veerapatti Range, Pudukkottai District.

3.State of Tamilnadu, Rep by Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai 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, particularly the 3rd respondent herein to provide necessary permission to conduct Adal Padal Cultural Program scheduled to be held on 21.05.2026 at Shri Sellaye Amman Temple, situation at Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026 within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sakthivel For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side).

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the third respondent to grant permission to conduct Adal Padal Cultural Program to be held on 21.05.2026 at Shri Sellaye Amman Temple situated at Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026.

2.Considering the averments set out in the affidavit, the third respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner and provide police protection to conduct the festival on 21.05.2026. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 pm. The police authorities are entitled to interfere and stop the function in case of any obscene dances. 2/4

3.With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ias Issue order copy on 20.05.2026.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Pudukkottai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Veerapatti Range, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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