Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2811/2026disposed of

S.Padmanaban v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Sattur Sub Division,

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 W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2811 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD).No.685 of 2026 S.Padmanaban ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sattur Sub-Division, 2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Ammapatti Police Station, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent vide proceedings C.No.12/Mike Permission/D8PS/STR/VNR/2026, dated 05.05.2026, and quash the same as illegal and consequently, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 27.05.2026 at 07.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with "Pongal Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Mariamman Thirukovil, Vazhavanthalpuram, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking to quash the order passed by the second respondent herein dated 05.05.2026, wherein, the request of the petitioner for granting permission and police protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 27.05.2026 has been rejected.

2. A perusal of the impugned order reveals that no reasons have been assigned for rejection of the said request. In view of the fact that no reasons have been assigned for rejecting the request for conducting Adal Padal programme, the impugned order is set aside to the said extent.

3. In view of the abovesaid facts, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to grant permission and police protection for Adal Padal programme to be conducted on 27.05.2026 in connection with "Pongal Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Mariamman Thirukovil, Vazhavanthalpuram, Sattur Taluk, 2/4

4. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 PM on the said date. It is also made clear that the police authorities are entitled to interfere and stop the function, in case, if any obscene dances are being performed.

5. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm Note: Issue order copy by 25.05.2026 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sattur Sub-Division, 2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Ammapatti Police Station, 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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