W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.04.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 B.Jesindhan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mudhukulathur Sub-Division, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Ilanchembur Police Station, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein, particularly the 3rd respondent herein to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct a comedy drama cultural event named Kadhambha Kamik to be scheduled on 05.04.2026 at about 10.00 p.m in connection with the Easter festival to be conducted in the C.S.I.St.Paul Church located at Veerambal Village, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2026. For Petitioner : M/s.V.T.Harshini For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.) 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein, particularly the 3rd respondent herein to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct a comedy drama cultural event named Kadhambha Kamik to be scheduled on 05.04.2026 at about 10.00 p.m in connection with the Easter festival to be conducted in the C.S.I.St.Paul Church located at Veerambal Village, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2026. 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. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is allowed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct a comedy drama cultural event named Kadhambha Kamik on 05.04.2026 from 07.00 p.m., to 10.00 p.m., in C.S.I.St.Paul Church located at Veerambal Village, Mudhukulathur Taluk, 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 Ramanathapuram 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 Easter festival in question would be conducted and there shall not be any obscene display; (c) The program shall not extend beyond 10 p.m.; (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; (e) The music that shall be used shall be in sync with the precincts of the church and double meaning songs should not be played; (f) There shall be no supply of alcohol or any intoxicating material in and around the area where cultural program is scheduled to be held; (g) None of the songs played or 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; 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 (j) The attire of the persons 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; (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. No costs. 02.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note: Issue order copy on 02.04.2026. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mudhukulathur Sub-Division, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Ilanchembur Police Station, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1883 of 2026 Dated 02.04.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis