WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 Sri Sakthi Sports Club, Regn.No.SRG/Chennai South/341/2025, Rep. by its Secretary Mr.Sampath, No.14/1, Aagthiyar Street, Saligramam, Chennai - 600 093. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Police, Officer of the Commissioner, Vepery, Chennai – 600007. 2. The Joint Commissioner of Police (West) Poonamallee High Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095. 3. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Poonamallee High Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai. 4. The Inspector of Police (Law and Order) R-5, Virugambakkam Police Station, Chennai. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents, their men, agents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 and officials from interfering with the legal activities of the club vide registration No.SRG/Chennai South/341/2025 including playing of 13 cards game like Rummy with stakes whatever and also from harassing the members, guests and the members of the Management of the club in any manner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.N.Arun Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed to forbear the respondents, their men, agents and officials from interfering with the legal activities of the petitioner club vide Registration No.SRG/Chennai South/341/2025 and also from harassing the guests and the members of the club in any manner. 2. When the matter is taken up, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that respondents will not, in any way, harass the members of the petitioner club. He also sought permission of this Court to grant liberty to the respondents to take action against the petitioner club, if any illegal activities are done in the said club. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. In view of the aforesaid submission, the respondents are directed not to interfere with the legal activities of the petitioner club, i.e., Sri Sakthi Sports Club, No.14/1, Aagthiyar Street, Saligramam, Chennai - 600 093. However, if the respondents suspect any illegal activities in the said club, the 4th respondent is at liberty to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with the law. 4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No hvk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN,J. hvk To 1. The Commissioner of Police, Officer of the Commissioner, Vepery, Chennai – 600007. 2. The Joint Commissioner of Police (West), Poonamallee High Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600095. 3. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Poonamallee High Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai. 4. The Inspector of Police (Law and Order), R-5, Virugambakkam Police Station, Chennai. 5. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. WP.Crl.No.605 of 2026 24-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis