W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.952 of 2026 S.Tamilvanan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Paramakudi Division. 3.The Tahsildar, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 5.The Inspector of Police, Keelathooval Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 6.Murugesan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to permit and provide adequate police protection for conducting Arulmigu 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 Muthumariyamman Temple Mulaikattu festival at S.Karaikudi Village, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by the petitioner on behalf of the entire Nadar Uravinmurai community consisting of all its members including the 6th respondent and his supporters in accordance with the age-old customary practice prevailing from time immemorial. For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Manikkam For R1 – R3 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) For R4 & R5 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to provide adequate police protection for conducting Arulmigu Muthumariyamman Temple Mulaikattu festival at S.Karaikudi Village, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by the petitioner on behalf of the entire Nadar Uravinmurai community consisting of all its members including the 6th respondent and his supporters in accordance with the age-old customary practice prevailing from time immemorial, this writ petition is filed. 2. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondent, notice to the private respondent is dispensed with. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 4. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, the 5th respondent police is directed to afford necessary police protection and facilitate the peaceful conduct of Arulmigu Muthumariyamman Temple Mulaikattu festival at S.Karaikudi Village, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District It is made clear that the organizers should take responsibility for maintenance of law and order and if any untoward incident happens, they would be held liable for the same. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 15.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 TO:- 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram District, Paramakudi Division. 3.The Tahsildar, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 5.The Inspector of Police, Keelathooval Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3897 of 2026 Dated 15.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis