WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 Boobathi S/o.Arumugam, No. 1/185, Kongalnagaram, Lingamaputhur, Udumalaipettai, Thirupur District. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State Rep. by Superintendent of Police Thirupur District. 2. The State Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police Udumalaipettai, Thirupur District. 3. The Inspector of Police Gudimangalam Police Station, Thirupur District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and give necessary police protection for conducting Adal padal Programme (Grahimiya Nadana Natiya Vizhla) on 13.05.2026 at about 7.00 P.M to 01.00 A.M in connection with the Festival of Arulmighu Sree Uchimakali Amman Temple which is situated at Lingamaputhur, Udumalaipettai, Thirupur District on the basis of petitioners representation dt 10.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. T.Shanmugam https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 For Respondents : Mr. A. Damodaran, Addl. Public Prosecutor for A1 ORDER This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and give necessary police protection for conducting Adal padal Programme (Grahimiya Nadana Natiya Vizhla) on 13.05.2026 at about 7.00 P.M to 01.00 A.M in connection with the Festival of Arulmighu Sree Uchimakali Amman Temple which is situated at Lingamaputhur, Udumalaipettai, Thirupur District on the basis of petitioner’s representation dt 10.04.2026. 2. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu issued two circulars bearing Rc.No.159539/Crime.4(3)/2018, signed on 31.10.2018 and Rc.007301/GenlI(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, wherein instructions have been given to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. 3. Learned Addl. Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be duly considered and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 appropriate orders would be passed in the light of the circulars issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu. 4. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural program -Adal Padal Programme (Grahmiya Nadana Natiya Vizha) on 13.05.2026 in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Uchimakali Amman Temple, Lingamaputhur, Udumalaipettai, Thiruppur District. (b) The organisers, who shall be the responsible members of the festival committee, shall ensure that only cultural programs having some relevance to the temple or the festival in question would be conducted and there shall not be any obscene display/dance being conducted; (c) The program is permitted to be conducted between 7.00 PM to 1.00 AM. (d) No women participating in the cultural program would be depicted or portrayed in an obscene or undignified manner either in the form of clothing or otherwise; The dress code should be decent. (e) The music that shall be used shall be in sync with the precincts of the temple and double meaning songs should not be played; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 (f) There shall be no supply of alcohol or any intoxicating material in andaround the area where cultural program is scheduled to be held; (g) None of the songs or dances performed in the said programme shall exhibit any political tone, tenor, or colour, nor shall they relate to or promote any religion, community, or caste. (h) Organizers shall not erect any digital banners/placards on either side of the arterial roads, platforms, walkways/major roads and any other roads; (i) the function should not affect caste, religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination; (j) The attire of the dancers performing in the said programme should be modest and does not involve exposure of the midriff, thighs, legs or chest. Any violation of this condition shall result in legal action, including the arrest of the organisers and all members of the temple committee. (k) the Police is empowered to stop the programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time; (l) if any untoward incident takes place, the organizers of the programme be made responsible for the same; (m) the organizers shall have to obtain all other required permission from the authorities concerned; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 (n) Any other conditions as the authority concerned consider to impose according to the ground reality. In case of violation of any conditions, it is open to the authorities to initiate such action as is required under law and the persons who are the organisers/committee members shall be held responsible. 07-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No msr To 1. The Superintendent of Police State of Tamil Nadu Thirupur District. 2. The State Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police Udumalaipettai, Thirupur District. 3. The Inspector of Police Gudimangalam Police Station, Thirupur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 L.VICTORIA GOWRI J. msr WP Crl. No. 1130 of 2026 07-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis