Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2593/2025disposed of

Ramu v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2025-12-17Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy6 pages

Today, this case is listed under the caption "for being mentioned".

2. It is brought to the notice of this Court that some typographical error has been crept in the order dated 17.12.2025. Accordingly, the "copy to" portion of the said order shall be replaced as follows : ''1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Inspector of Police,

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

3. Barring the above, there are no other modifications to order dated 17.12.2025.

4. Registry is directed to carry-out the necessary corrections in the order dated 17.12.2025 in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2593 of 2025 and issue fresh order copy to the parties concerned.

19.12.2025 Note : Issue order copy on 19.12.2025.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 17.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2593 of 2025 Ramu ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct Kabadi Competition to be held from 19.12.2025 to 20.12.2025 at Keelamelkudi Village, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balamuruganantham, Advocate For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct "Kabadi Competition" to be held from 3/6

19.12.2025 to 20.12.2025 at Keelamelkudi Village, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025.

2. It is submitted by the prosecution that five murders have already occurred in and around the said area and therefore, there is an apprehension by the prosecution that there would be a law and order problem.

3. Per contra, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the said murders occurred independently and have nothing to do with the Kabadi Competition.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, this Court is of the considered opinion that the respondents shall permit the petitioner to conduct the "Kabadi Competition" on 19.12.2025 and 20.12.2025 only in the morning hours i.e. from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. All other conditions as deemed fit may be imposed by the respondents. Further, the petitioner shall submit an undertaking affidavit before the respondents stating that, in the event of any unlawful incident, the petitioner shall be held responsible.

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6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the petitioner to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) as a refundable deposit, to the credit of the petition in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2593 of 2025, in the Indian Bank attached to this Bench.

17.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Note : Issue order copy on 18.12.2025.

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

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

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