Dinesh.A v. Police Department
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.09.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP W.P.(MD)No.21798 of 2022 A.Dinesh ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Thuraiyur Police Station, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
4.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uppiliapuram Police Station, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission for 1/6
conducting village level flood light Kabadi tournament to be held on 16.09.2022 at 8 P.M. to 17.09.2022 at 10 P.M in nearby Mariamman Temle, B. Mettur Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.09.2022 as per earlier order of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.174 of 2019. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthumalairaja For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambi Selvan Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to grant permission for conducting flood light Kabadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be conducted on 16.09.2022 at 08.00 p.m., to 17.09.2022 morning 10.00 p.m.,.
2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that as on date, there is no report of law and order issue.
3.The learned Counsel for the Petitioner would submit that this Court had already passed an order in WP(MD) No.174 of 2019 dated 04.01.2019, based on which, the Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, has issued proceedings. 2/6
4. The same holds good for the present also.
5.Accordingly, the respondents police are directed to grant permission for conducting the Kabadi tournament on 16.09.2022 and 17.09.2019, by enclosing the following conditions:
i) The petitioner and other participants shall not shout, raise any slogan for or against any party or party leader, any caste, community or creed;
ii) The petitioner shall ensure that no untoward incident is caused disturbing the public peace and tranquillity; iii)The petitioner shall ensure proper first aid arrangements by keeping one or two doctors in the venue;
iv)The participants of "Kabadi" tournament shall not wear any form of dress showing offending slogans or picture of any communal/political leader which may cause disturbance; v)Songs praising communal leader or having communal overtones should not be played;
vi)The petitioner will ensure that no flex board or hoardings depicting particular community or leader will be displayed; vii)There should not be any Flex Boards representing any community or political leaders;
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viii)If there is any violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned Police Officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance; ix)Similarly, the Police is empowered to stop the Kabadi tournament, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time; x) the participants of the tournament shall not partake any kind of toxic substance or liquor during the tournament; xi) If there is any untoward incident taking place, the village people and the organizers of the tournament be made responsible for the same;
xii) The Refree must be authorized person from the District Association; and xiii) The second respondent is at liberty to put any further restrictions or to impose any conditions purely in the interest of preserving public order and tranquillity, so as to maintain law and order and communal harmony.
6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No mm Note: Issue Order Copy on 15.09.2022.
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TO:
1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Thuraiyur Police Station, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
4.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uppiliapuram Police Station, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District.
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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP , J.
mm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.21798 of 2022 Dated:
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