Thangamani v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL W.P(MD) No.18219 of 2026 Thangamani ......

Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

...... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct Jallikattu to be held on 20.07.2026 at Maniyarudaiya Ayyanar Kovil, Maththur Village, Padamaththur, Sivagangai District in respect of petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balamuruganantham For R1 : Counsel for State of TN For R2 and R3 : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Government Advocate (Civil)

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by C.V. KARTHIKEYAN, J.] The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition and has made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. [C.V.K., J.] & [R.S.V., J.] 30.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Indu

To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

C.V. KARTHIKEYAN, J.

AND R.SAKTHIVEL , J.

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