W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 K.Ganesa Nadar S/o.Karupiaah, Secretary, Kanjanayakkanpatti Nadar Uravinmurai Nala Sangam, D.No.95, Vellakottai, Annaganagr Main Veethi, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. ... Petitioners Vs. 1. The State of Tamilnadu rep by The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to give a police protection at the time of celebrate the Aadi Pongal Festival scheduled between 14.08.2026 to 16.08.2026 at 04.00p.m. in Kanjanayakkanpatti Nadar Uravinmurai Nala Sangam Temple namely Arulmigu Sri Uchini Mahaliamman and Arulmigu Sri Devi Karumariamman situated at Kanjanayakkanpatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For Respondents : M/s.V.Moushica Government Advocate (Crl.side) O R D E R This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to provide police protection for the celebration of the Aadi Pongal Festival, scheduled to be held from 04.00 p.m. on 14.08.2026 to 16.08.2026, at the Kanjanayakkanpatti Nadar Uravinmurai Nala Sangam Temple, namely, Arulmigu Sri Uchini Mahaliamman and Arulmigu Sri Devi Karumariamman Temples, situated at Kanjanayakkanpatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026. 2. Heard both sides. 3. When the matter is taken up for consideration, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) would submit that the representation of the petitioner has been considered by the respondent police, who have agreed to 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 provide police protection for the temple festival scheduled to be held from 14.08.2026 to 16.08.2026, and have accordingly issued proceedings dated 02.08.2026. However, the said proceedings were not communicated to the petitioner. 4. Today, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), appearing for the respondents, has furnished a copy of the decision taken by the respondent police in favour of the petitioner. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent police to provide adequate police protection for the peaceful celebration of the Aadi Pongal Festival, scheduled to be held from 14.08.2026 to 16.08.2026 at the Kanjanayakkanpatti Nadar Uravinmurai Nala Sangam Temple, namely, Arulmigu Sri Uchini Mahaliamman Temple and Arulmigu Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple, situated at Kanjanayakkanpatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 11.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gvn 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 Dr.P.MURUGAN, J. gvn To:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4531 of 2026 Dated 11.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis