W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 08.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 M.Daniel … Petitioner vs. 1.The District Collector Office of District Collector, Coimbatore District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore. 3.The Inspector of Police, Aanaimalai Police Station, Coimbatore District. … Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to desist and cease interference in conducting prayers at Flat No.265/1, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi Taluk and Coimbatore District in a peaceful manner by considering Petitioner’s representation dated 30.08.2025 submitted to the 1st respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Samy For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 O R D E R This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed for a direction, directing the 3rd respondent to desist and cease interference in conducting prayers in Flat No.265/1, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District in a peaceful manner by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 30.08.2025. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The petitioner is being conducting prayers in Flat No.265/1, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District. While being so, the 3rd respondent very often interfering with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the Church activities in the said place. On the complaint lodged by the neighbours, it was referred before the Tahsildar by the 3rd respondent. The Tahsildar, Coimbatore conducted detailed enquiry in which the petitioner undertakes not to use any speakers and other illegal activities. On the basis of undertaking given by the petitioner as well as the neighbours, the enquiry was closed. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 4. In view of the above, the 3rd respondent shall act in accordance with the undertaking given by the petitioner as well as third persons. At the same time, if any offence is committed by the petitioner in Flat No.265/1, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, the 3rd respondent is at liberty to take appropriate action as against the petitioner in accordance with law. 5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs. 08.07.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dm To 1.The District Collector Office of District Collector, Coimbatore District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore. 3.The Inspector of Police, Aanaimalai Police Station, Coimbatore District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN , J. dm W.P.(Crl).No.1191 of 2025 08.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis