Karthik Raja v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR W.P.Crl.(MD) No.2860 of 2026 Karthik Raja

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police Sattur 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 Respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting a Cultural Adal Padal Programme in connection with the Sri Rajakaliamman Temple Festival at Ameer Palayam, Sathirappatti, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, scheduled on 04.06.2026 between 07.00pm. and 11.00pm. based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026 submitted before the 2nd respondent in person and the subsequent representation dated 18.5.2026 and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Subramanian Counsel for State of TN (crl.side) 1/6

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 04.06.2026 in connection with "Sri Rajakaliamman Temple Festival" situated at Ameer Palayam, Sathirapatti, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026.

2. Mr.S.Siva Subramanian, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that the writ petitioner has submitted a representation, dated 07.05.2026, to the second respondent seeking permission to conduct the festival and "Aadal Paadal" programme on 04.06.2026 between 07.00p.m. to 11.00p.m. and that since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

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4. The learned Government Advocate (crl.side) appearing for the respondents would submit that they may be permitted to conduct the Adal Padal programme on 04.06.2026 from 06.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and the organizers may be directed to follow the conditions to be imposed.

5. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that they will follow the directions to be imposed by the Court as well as the respondent police.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.No. 007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. In the event of permission being granted, the writ petitioner shall strictly adhere to the Circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu / Head of Police Force, Chennai, in Rc.No.007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, and comply with all other conditions imposed by the police authorities. The 3/6

respondent police shall also impose the following conditions in addition to any other conditions that may be imposed by them; (a) The programme shall be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner without causing any disturbance to public peace and tranquility or giving rise to any law and order problem;

(b) No obscene dance performance, vulgar dialogues or double meaning songs shall be played or performed during the programme;

(c) The cultural programme shall be conducted strictly between 06.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.;

(d) In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the respondent police or any officer duly authorised by them shall be at liberty to take appropriate action in accordance with law, including stopping the programme forthwith.

7. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To:-

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police Sattur Police Station Virudhunagar District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J gvn Order made in W.P.(MD)No.2860 of 2026 Dated : 27.05.2026 6/6