WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 and WPMP CRL.(MD). No.804 of 2026 Tamilselvan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. Thanjavur. 2. The Inspector of Police, Maruvur Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue 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.02/Kaa.Vu.Aa/Ma.Kaa.Va/2026 dated 12.06.2026 and quash the same as illegal and direct the second respondent to take necessary steps to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal Programme on 27.06.2026 in pursuant to the festival of Arulmigu Sri Poonkaliamman Kovil Festival, Kaduveli, Kudithangi Village, Thillaisthanam Panchayat, Thiruvaiyar Taluk, 1/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 Thanjavur District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026 within a stipulated time in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabu, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue 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. 02/Kaa.Vu.Aa/Ma.Kaa.Va/2026 dated 12.06.2026 and quash the same as illegal and direct the second respondent to take necessary steps to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal Programme on 27.06.2026 in pursuant to the festival of Arulmigu Sri Poonkaliamman Kovil Festival, Kaduveli, Kudithangi Village, Thillaisthanam Panchayat, Thiruvaiyar Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026 within a stipulated time in accordance with law. 2/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 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, the impugned order dated 12.06.2026 is quashed and this Writ Petition is disposed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural program on 27.06.2026 from 07.00 p.m., to 10.00 p.m, in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Poonkaliamman Kovil Festival, Kaduveli, Kudithangi Village, Thillaisthanam Panchayat, Thiruvaiyar Taluk, Thanjavur 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; 3/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 (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) There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by any of the participants; (f) The music that shall be used shall be in sync with the precincts of the temple and double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths; (g) There shall be no supply of alcohol or any intoxicating material by participants or audience in and around the area where cultural program is scheduled to be held; (h) No donations or prizes in the name of political parties; (i) 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. 4/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 (j) No slogans or speeches supporting or opposing any political party or party leader, any caste, community or creed; (k) No political symbols or banners supporting political parties or communal leaders; (l) Songs praising communal learder or having communal overtones should not be played (m) Organizers shall not erect any digital banners/placards on either side of the arterial roads, platforms, walkways/major roads and any other roads; (n) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme; (o) The function should not affect caste, religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination; (p) The attire of the dancers performing in the said programme should be modest and should 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 5/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 committee. (q) It is made clear that the actors / actress of the Adal Padal program should wear proper Dress as follows: Dress code: For men : Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth; For women : Sarees or half saree, chudithars with upper cloth For children : Any fully covered dress; (r) The entire programme shall be videographed (s) The Police is empowered to stop the programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time; (t) The organizers shall ensure that no untoward incidents is caused disturbing the public peace and tranquility. (u) If any untoward incident takes place, the organizers of the programme be made responsible for the same; (v) The organizers shall have to obtain all other required permission from the authorities concerned; 6/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 (w) The police bundobust charges shall be paid by the organizers committee; (x) If there is violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith and bring the same to the notice of this Court. (y) Any other conditions as the authority concerned considers necessary 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. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. 22.06.2026 NCC : yes /no Index : yes / no Note : Issue order copy on 24.06.2026 pnn 7/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3305 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J. pnn To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. Thanjavur. 2. The Inspector of Police, Maruvur Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.3305 of 2026 Date : 22/06/2026 8/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis