W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.681 of 2026 Gururaj ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 2. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Thiruvengadam Police Station, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.04/FORECAST/S7PS/2026 dated 07.05.2026 and quahs the same as illegal consequently, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the “AdalPadal” programme on 28.05.2026 at 06.00 pm to 11.00 pm and customary temple festival function in 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 connection with Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar and Sri Kaliyammam Kovil, Narayanapuram Village, Tiruvengadam Taluk, Tenkasi District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) ORDER The present writ petition has been filed to quash the order passed by the second respondent on 07.05.2026 wherein the request to the petitioner to conduct adal padal programme on 28.05.2026 has been rejected. 2.A perusal of the impugned order clearly reveals that it is passed based upon the presumption that law and order problem is likely to arise when the function is conducted. Hence, it is liable to be set aside. Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside and the writ petition is allowed. The second respondent is directed to grant permission and provide police protection for the abovesaid function. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 pm. The second respondent is entitled to interfere and stop the function 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 in case of any obscene dances are performed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ias Issue order copy on 21.05.2026. To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvengadam Police Station, Tenkasi District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. ias W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2797 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis