W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 & W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.725 of 2026 Sanmugaraj ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi. 2. The Inspector of Police, Eppodumvendran Police Station, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings passed by the 2nd respondent vide his impugned order No. Na.Ka.No. 01/eppothumvendran ka.ni/thoodee/2026 dt. 29.05.2026 and quash the same as illegal and directing the 2nd respondent to take necessary steps to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal Programme on 05.06.2026 in pursuant to the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kali Amman Kovil Festival, Keelaseithalai, Thoothukudi District, based on petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 within a stipulated time in accordance with law. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.M.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.P.Vetrivel Government Advocate (Crl.) ORDER This petition has been filed challenging the rejection order passed by the 2nd respondent vide his impugned order No. Na.Ka.No. 01/eppothumvendran ka.ni/thoodee/2026 dt. 29.05.2026 and directing the 2nd respondent to take necessary steps to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal Programme on 05.06.2026 in pursuant to the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kali Amman Kovil Festival, Keelaseithalai, Thoothukudi District, based on petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 within a stipulated time in accordance with law. 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. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 3. In view of the above, the impugned order dated 29.05.2026 is hereby quashed. This Writ Petition is allowed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct Adal Padal program on 05.06.2026 from 07.00 p.m., to 10.00 p.m., in connection with the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kali Amman Kovil Festival, Keelaseithalai, Thoothukudi 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 temple or the festival in question would be conducted and there shall not be any obscene display/dance being conducted; (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 temple 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 or dances performed in the said programme shall exhibit any political tone, tenor, or colour, nor shall they relate to or promote 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 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; (j) The attire of the dancers 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 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 organisers/committee members shall be held responsible. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 05.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm Note: Issue order copy on 05.06.2026. TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi. 2. The Inspector of Police, Eppodumvendran Police Station, Thoothukudi District. 3. 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.2951 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2951 of 2026 Dated 05.06.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis