Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2845/2026disposed of

C.Suresh v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

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

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2845 of 2026 C.Suresh ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruchuli Sub Division, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Paralachi Police Station, Virudhunagar 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 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program i.e. Adal Padal program on 22.05.2026 at 07.00 pm to 11.00pm in Sri Karuppasamy Uchakaliyamman Thirukoil Vaikasi Pongal Thiruvizha Festival, Keezhkudi Village, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar District based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 pending on the file of the respondents. For Petitioner : Mr.Vijayendiran.V For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to grant permission and provide necessary protection for conducting the cultural program, namely, Adal Paadal program, on 22.05.2026 from 07.00 PM to 11.00 PM in connection with the Sri Karuppasamy Uchakaliyamman Thirukoil Vaikasi Pongal Thiruvizha Festival, Keezhkudi Village, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 pending on the file of the respondents.

2. Considering the averments made in the present Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to grant permission and provide police protection for conducting the Adal Paadal program on 22.05.2026 in connection with the Sri Karuppasamy Uchakaliyamman Thirukoil Vaikasi Pongal Thiruvizha Festival, Keezhkudi Village, Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar District. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 PM on the said date. The petitioner is also directed to strictly comply with the circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu/Head of State Police Force, Chennai-4, in Rc.No.007301/General I(I)/2019, dated 09.04.2019. 2/4

3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Indu Note: Issue order copy on 21.05.2026.

To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruchuli Sub Division, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Paralachi Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

Indu W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2845 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4