Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2826/2026disposed of

Muthuramalingam v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Vilathikulam

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.2826 of 2026 Muthuramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vilathikulam Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its, the Inspector of Police, Vilathikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

... 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 in his proceedings in C.No.08/rejection order/GIPS/2026 dated 18.05.2026 and quash the same as illegal, consequently, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 27.05.2026 at 06.00 pm to 11.00 pm and customary temple festival function in connection with Arulmigu Sri Thulasi Vinayagar and Sri Kaliyamman Kovil, Thulasipatti Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Bharathi 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 18.05.2026, wherein, the request of the petitioner for conducting Adal Padal programme on 27.05.2026 has been rejected.

2. A perusal of the impugned order reveals that the rejection order has been passed on the apprehension that law and order problem is likely to arise, if Adal Padal programme is conducted. Since it is not based upon any concrete material, the order impugned in the Writ Petition is set aside.

3. In view of the abovesaid deliberations, the second respondent is directed to grant permission and police protection to Adal Padal programme to be conducted on 27.05.2026. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 PM on the said date. The petitioner is directed to strictly comply with the Circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu in Rc.007301/Genl.I(1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019. 2/4

4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm Note: Issue order copy by 22.05.2026 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vilathikulam Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vilathikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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