Muthukumar v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Kabadi competition on 26.09.2025 to 29.09.2025 about Friday 08.00 pm., in Bagavathy Amman Temple Thidal situated at Kulichabattu Village, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District and by considering petitioner's representation dated 18.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.U.Uma Maheswaran 1/5

For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The Writ Petition is filed for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct Kabadi Tournament on 26.09.2025 to 29.09.2025 at Bagavathy Amman Temple Thidal situated at Kulichabattu Village, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.09.2025. 2.The petitioner, claiming to be the organizer of the Kabadi Tournament in his village, sought for permission from the respondents to conduct the Kabadi Tournament from 26.09.2025 to 29.09.2025. In this regard, a representation was given to the respondent police. However, the respondent police have not considered the request of the petitioner till date. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is willing to abide by any conditions imposed and the sporting activity cannot be curtailed by the respondents and that the petitioner is also 2/5

ready to furnish any details requested by the respondents. Furthermore, the Kabadi Tournament is conducted in a peaceful manner and there will be no untoward incident caused by the people of the Village. 4.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would fairly submit that earlier a similar request was considered by this Court and that this petitioner may be directed to submit a fresh representation giving details of the number of participants and as to where they are likely to stay.

5.when a similar request was made by another person in W.P(MD)No. 337 of 2025, this Court, by the order dated 30.06.2025, directed the respondents to consider the fresh representation of the tournament organizers and grant permission by imposing such conditions that may be required to maintain law and order. Therefore, this Court is of the view that the petitioner's request also can be considered. 3/5

6.The petitioner shall submit a fresh representation furnishing the details as required by the respondents. On such representation, the respondents shall consider the same and grant permission as requested subject to any condition that they deem fit to maintain law and order.

7. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

24.09.2025 NCC: Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Index:Yes/No cp Note: Issue order copy on 25.09.2025.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police (Crime), Avanyapuram Police Station, Madurai City.

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SUNDER MOHAN,J.

cp W.P(MD)No.1515 of 2025 24.09.2025 5/5