W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 K.Ramesh ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3. Muthusamy ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to provide adequate Police Protection of the Petitioner's temple A/m .Mahalingam Swamy @ Lingathidal Kaliammal Temple located at S.No.17/6, Pazhangulam, Ramanathapuram District for Aadi month festival on 02.08.2026 for participation of the petitioner based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.H.Velavadhas For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 & R2) Government Advocate (Crl.) Mr.R.Vinodh (R3) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 2nd respondent to provide adequate police protection of the petitioner's temple A/m .Mahalingam Swamy @ Lingathidal Kaliammal temple located at S.No. 17/6, Pazhangulam, Ramanathapuram District for Aadi month festival on 02.08.2026 for participation of the petitioner based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the poosari of the aforesaid temple, who is entitled to conduct Temple festival in the aforesaid temple. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the third respondent submitted that the third respondent is the poosari, who is entitled to conduct Temple festival in the aforesaid temple. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the second respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as the third respondent under Section 64 of the BNSS, 2023, directing them to appear before the respondent police on 31.07.2026. The second respondent shall conduct an enquiry in CSR No.178 of 2026 and conclude the same expeditiously. The petitioner and the third respondent are at liberty to produce all relevant documents in support of their respective claims before the respondent police. 6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. 30.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Sm Note: Issue order copy by 30.07.2026. TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4302 of 2026 Dated 30.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis