W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2788 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.2788 of 2026 Elangovan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Appayanaickenpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar 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 relating to the impugned proceedings in Na.Ka.No.09/Kaa.Aa.A.Na.Pa/2026 dated 14.05.2026 issued by the 2nd respondent and quash the same and consequently directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection to conduct the programme namely “Aadal Padal” programme on 23.05.2026 at about 07.00 pm in Arulmighu Sri Vinayagar, Arulmighu Sri Ayyanar, Arulmighu Sri Kaliyamman and Sri 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2788 of 2026 Kanthariyamman Temple “Pongal” Festival in the petitioner's Village (Veppilaipatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhungar District). For Petitioner : Mr.S.Maya Perumal For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side). ORDER The present writ petition has been filed to to quash the impugned order dated 14.05.2026 passed by the second respondent wherein the request of the petitioner for conducting adal padal programme has been rejected on the apprehension of law and order problem. 2.The impugned order clearly reveals that it is passed based upon presumption that law and order problem is likely to rise. There is no concrete material before the respondent police to arrive at such a finding. 3.In view of the aforesaid facts, the impugned order is set aside and the writ petition stands allowed. There shall be a direction to the second respondent 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2788 of 2026 to grant permission and provide police protection for conducting the adal padal function. However, it is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 pm. The police authorities are entitled to stop the function if they find that any obscene dances are being performed on the stage. No costs. 20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ias Issue order copy on 21.05.2026. To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Inspector of Police, Appayanaickenpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2788 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. ias W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2788 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis