W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2776 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.2776 of 2026 Sundar Raj ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Sub Division, Thanjavur District. 3.State of Tamilnadu, Rep by Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Aadalum Paadalum dance Programme on 30.05.2026 at about 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm in pursuant to the Vaikasi Thiruvizha Festival of the Arumigu Uchi Maha Kaliamman Tirukoil, situated at Ammaal Village, Thiruvaiyaru Post, 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2776 of 2026 Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side). ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the third respondent to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct Aadalum Paadalum Dance Programme on 30.05.2026 between 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm in pursuant to the Vaikasi Thiruvizha Festival of the Arumigu Uchi Maha Kaliamman Tirukoil situated at Ammaal Village, Thiruvaiyaru Post, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District. 2.Considering the averments set out in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, the third respondent is directed to grant permission and provide police protection for the aforesaid function. It is made clear that in 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2776 of 2026 case of any obscene songs or dances are performed, the police authorities are entitled to interfere and stop the function. 3.With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ias To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Sub Division, Thanjavur District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2776 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. ias W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2776 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis