W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.05.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 A.Natarajan ...Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kariapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Kariapatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 4.P.Veeramuthu Raghavan 5.Ganesan ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2026 and provide adequate police protection for the “Kalari Festival” of Arulmighu Sri Ponrakku Amman and Arulmigu Sri Sangaiah Swamy Temple at P.Pudupatti Village on 31.05.2026 and 01.06.2026. For Petitioner : M/s.K.Mahalakshmi For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the official respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2026 and provide adequate police protection for the “Kalari Festival” of Arulmighu Sri Ponrakku Amman and Arulmigu Sri Sangaiah Swamy Temple at P.Pudupatti Village on 31.05.2026 and 01.06.2026. 2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 29.04.2026 and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.05.2026 Index:Yes/No Web:Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking Nsr Note: Issue Order Copy on 08.05.2026. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 To: 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kariapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Kariapatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. Nsr W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2738 of 2026 07.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis