C.Selvakumar v. The Principal Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN & WMP(MD)No.23490 of 2025 C.Selvakumar ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The Principal Secretary, Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary, Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Principal Secretary, Public Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

4. The Regional Officer, Central Board of Film Certification (South Region), Chennai - 600 006.

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5. The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Police Department, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

6. S.S.R.Sathya, Producer, Ssrs Sathya Infra (India) Private Limited, 28/14, Kutchery Lane, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

7. R.Aravindaraj, Director, 28/14, Kutchery Lane, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to constitute a special committee under the chairmanship of a retired High Court Judge to review the Tamil film titled "Desiya Thalaivar" prior to its public exhibition, under Section 6(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and directing the 5th respondent to enquire into the social media posts and public statements made in connection with the said film that may cause disturbance to law and order based on the petitioner's representation dated 13.9.2025 made to the respondents. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Selvakumar (Party in person) For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar (R1 to R3) Government Pleader Mr.R.Murali (R4) 2/4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.C.Selvakumar, the petitioner in person makes an endorsement to the effect that this writ petition is not pursued, recording which, this writ petition and connected miscellaneous petition are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

[A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 06.11.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm 3/4

DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm TO:-

1. The Principal Secretary, Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary, Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Principal Secretary, Public Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

Order made in Dated:

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