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2026 DAILYLAW 62141 (MAD)

Prabakaran v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by The Superintendent of Police

WP Crl.(MD)/4743/2026 · 2026-08-19

P Murugan

Public Interest Litigationbody2026

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WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 19.08.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P.MURUGAN WP.Crl.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 Prabakaran ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thuraiyur Sub Division, Tiruchirappalli District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Uppiliyapuram Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District. ... Respondents PRAYER:-Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and to provide adequate protection to conduct Kabaddi Event at Pasumai ground, Alathudaiyanpatty, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichirappalli District on 22.08.26 to 23.08.26 1/6 WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 from 07.00p.m. To 07.00a.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2026. For Petitioner : M/s.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (crl.side) O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking a direction to Respondents to grant permission and to provide adequate protection to conduct Kabaddi Event at Pasumai ground, Alathudaiyanpatty, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichirappalli District on 22.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 from 07.00p.m. To 07.00a.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2026. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation on 13.08.2026, seeking permission to conduct a Kabaddi event on 2/6 WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 22.08.2026 and 23.08.2026. He further submits that the petitioner had earlier submitted a representation on 10.08.2026, for which the respondent police did not issue any acknowledgement. Therefore, the petitioner sent the same representation on 13.08.2026 by Speed Post. So far, the respondent police have not taken any action on the said representation. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that, since the event is scheduled to be held on 22.08.2026 and 23.08.2026, the respondent police may be directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders at the earliest, enabling the petitioner to conduct the event as scheduled. 5. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 13.08.2026 and the same was pending for enquiry. 3/6 WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 6. On perusal of the records reveal that the present writ petition was presented before this Court on 14.08.2026 and taken on file on 18.08.2026. The Kabaddi event is scheduled to be held on 22.08.2026 and 23.08.2026. Therefore, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondent police to consider the representation submitted by him. 7. Since the respondent police have to consider the petitioner's request for permission to conduct the Kabaddi event, the respondent police are directed to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8. However, it is made clear as the Kabaddi event is scheduled to be held on 22.08.2026 and 23.08.2026, the petitioner is directed to wait for the decision of the respondent police. If permission is granted for the said dates, the petitioner may proceed 4/6 WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 with the event accordingly. If it is not possible to conduct the event within the short span of time, the petitioner may submit an alternative date to the respondent police for conducting the said Kabaddi event. 9. With the above said observations, this Writ petition is disposed of. 19.08.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No gvn 5/6 WP CRL.(MD). No.4743 of 2026 DR. P. MURUGAN,J. gvn To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thuraiyur Sub Division, Tiruchirappalli District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Uppiliyapuram Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. WP.Crl.(MD) No.4743 of 2026 19.08.2026 6/6