W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4471 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4471 of 2026 So.Mayappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by the Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District. 2.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by the Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission for the petitioner for worship in the clan deity of Madurai Veeran, Periya Karuppan and Chinna Karuppan at their clan temple situated at Thatchakudi Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District for sacrificing event of ram, followed by the event of alms giving scheduled on 10.08.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Chellapandian For R1 & R3 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4471 of 2026 Government Advocate (Crl.) For R2 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to give permission for the petitioner for worship in the clan deity of Madurai Veeran, Periya Karuppan and Chinna Karuppan at their clan temple situated at Thatchakudi Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District for sacrificing event of ram, followed by the event of alms giving scheduled on 10.08.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that with regard to the representation received from the petitioner, enquiry is pending. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 4. In view of the above, the 3rd respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the rival parties on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry by 08.08.2026 and ensure the proper conduct of the temple festival amicable. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4471 of 2026 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note : Issue order copy on 07.08.2026. TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District. 2.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District. 4.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.4471 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4471 of 2026 Dated 07.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis