W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 C.Kaliraj ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Alagarkoil Road, Madurai-625 002. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruppalai Police Staion, Madurai City. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Divine Performance dance programme on 10.06.2026 from 7.00pm., to 11.00p.m., on the occasion 72nd Yearly Pongal Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sree Ujjayini Mahakaliamman Thirukoil, situated at Kattunayakkan Street, Anthaneri Kanmaikarai, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai City, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026. For Petitioner : Ms.P.Kalaiyarasi Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 ORDER This petition has been filed seeing for a direction to the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Divine Performance dance programme on 10.06.2026 from 7.00pm., to 11.00p.m., on the occasion 72nd Yearly Pongal Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sree Ujjayini Mahakaliamman Thirukoil, situated at Kattunayakkan Street, Anthaneri Kanmaikarai, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai City, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026. 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. 3. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural program on 10.06.2026 from 07.00 p.m., to 10.00 p.m., in connection with 72nd Yearly Pongal 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sree Ujjayini Mahakaliamman Thirukoil, situated at Kattunayakkan Street, Anthaneri Kanmaikarai, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai City. (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 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; 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 (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 organisers/committee members shall be held responsible. 09.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 Note: Issue order copy on 09.06.2026. TO:- 1. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Alagarkoil Road, Madurai-625 002. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruppalai Police Staion, Madurai City. 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.3013 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3013 of 2026 Dated 09.06.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis