WP CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 17.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P.MURUGAN WP.CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 T. Gopalakrishnan, ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli. 2. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By, The Superintendent of Police, Koodangulam Police Station, Koodangulam Tirunelveli District. 3. P.Lingam, 4. P.Rajamuthu 5. L.Suresh 6. S.Sugan 7. S.Srikumar 8. P.Rajapandi ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to celebrate kodai festival and 1/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 daily poojas to the deity on 20.08.2026, 21.08.2026 and 22.08.2026 in Chettikulam, Tirunelveli District along with police protection forthwith in pursuance of the petitioner's representation dated 28.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Palanivelayutham, For Respondents : Ms.V.Moushica, Counsel For State of TN(Crl.Side) for R1 & R2 O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the second respondent to permit the petitioner to celebrate kodai festival and daily poojas to the deity on 20.08.2026, 21.08.2026 and 22.08.2026 in Chettikulam, Tirunelveli District along with police protection forthwith in pursuance of the petitioner's representation dated 28.07.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal side) for the respondents 1 and 2. 2/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's representation may be disposed of by the second respondent. 4. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.07.2026, after hearing both sides and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from today. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Index : Yes / No 17.08.2026 Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No LS 3/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 TO 1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli. 2. The Superintendent of Police,, Koodangulam Police Station, Koodangulam Tirunelveli District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Note: Issue order copy on 17.08.2026 4/5 WP CRL.(MD). No.4424 of 2026 DR. P. MURUGAN,J LS WP CRL.(MD) No.4424 of 2026 17.08.2026 5/5