Kalyana Vignesh v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2832 of 2026 Kalyana Vignesh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State of Tamil Nadu represented by, The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Uraiyur Police Station, Trichy.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.2 to grant permission for conducting adal padal programme in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariyamman Temple, Uraiyur, Trichy District on 21.05.2026 between 07.00 pm and 10.00 pm on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Dr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant permission for conducting Adal Padal programme in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariyamman Temple, Uraiyur, Trichy District on 21.05.2026 between 07.00 PM and 10.00 PM based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, for the last four years, the temple festival was not conducted due to rival claims. However, the issue has been settled and both the parties are jointly conducting the said festival. However, for conducting Adal Padal programme, the second respondent has not granted any permission and therefore, they are not able to conduct it.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that in case, if both the parties jointly make an application for conducting Adal Padal programme, the same would be considered. 2/4

4. In view of the abovesaid facts, the second respondent is directed to positively consider any request for conducting the Adal Padal programme, in case, if it is presented by both the groups jointly.

5. In view of the aforesaid deliberations, the Writ Petition stands allowed to the extent as stated above. 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 20.05.2026 To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Uraiyur Police Station, Trichy.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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