WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 30/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 Ramasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Sengipatti Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other writ or direction or order in the nature of a writ calling for the records relating to the proceedings of impugned order in dated. 25.06.2026 in Na.Ka.No. 02/Kaa.Aa/Dhi.Va.A/2026 by the 2nd respondent and quash the same and further directing respondents to grant protection and permission to conduct the "Aadal Padal Programme" on 03.07.2026 at 6.00 a.m., to 10. p.m., with light and sound service in pursuance to the temple festival namely "Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Mariamman, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Balamurugan, Sri Karuppasamy" at Dhurusupatti Village, Thanjavur District. 1/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. Maheswaran R, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the proceedings of impugned order in dated 25.06.2026 in Na.Ka.No.02/Kaa.Aa/ Dhi.Va.A/2026 by the second respondent and quash the same and further directing respondents to grant protection and permission to conduct the "Aadal Padal Programme" on 03.07.2026 at 6.00 a.m., to 10. p.m., with light and sound service in pursuance to the temple festival namely "Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Mariamman, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Balamurugan, Sri Karuppasamy" at Dhurusupatti Village, Thanjavur District. 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 2/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 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 25.06.2026 is hereby quashed. This Writ Petition is allowed on the following conditions:- (a) The petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural program on 03.07.2026 from 07.00 p.m., to 10.00 p.m, in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Mariamman, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Balamurugan, Sri Karuppasamy temple at Dhurusupatti Village, 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; (c) The program shall not extend beyond 10 p.m.; (d) No women participating in the cultural program would be 3/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 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 anyone 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. (j) No slogans or speeches supporting or opposing any political party or party leader, any caste, community or creed; 4/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 (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 committee. 5/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 (q) It is made clear that the actors / actresses 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; (w) The police bundobust charges shall be paid by the organizers committee; 6/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 (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. 30.06.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no Note : Issue order copy on 01.07.2026 pnn 7/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3597 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J pnn To 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Sengipatti Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.3597 of 2026 Date : 30/06/2026 8/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis