W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 Sennappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Vedasandur, Dindigul District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Eriodu Police Station, Eriodu. 4. Dhandapani ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to give police protection for the petitioner and other villagers life and limb while worshipping the Sri Madurai Veeran Thiruvovil accessing S.Nos.1550/2D, 1550/2C, 1550/2A, 1550/2B and 1550/1A which is the only way from the hands of 4th respondent and his men, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.08.2026 and in accordance with law. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.B.Azhagesh For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 to R3) Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 3 to give police protection for the petitioner and other villagers' life and limb while worshipping Sri Madurai Veeran Thirukovil accessing S.Nos. 1550/2D, 1550/2C, 1550/2A, 1550/2B and 1550/1A, which is the only way, from the hands of 4th respondent and his men, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.08.2026 and in accordance with law. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the temple festival of the aforesaid temple has already concluded. It was further submitted that, for the purpose of conducting the festival, several articles were taken on rent and brought to the temple premises. The said rented articles are still lying within the temple premises and are required to be returned to their respective owners. According to the petitioner, the fourth respondent is obstructing the removal of the rented articles from the temple, thereby preventing their return to the owners. Hence, the learned counsel sought the indulgence of this Court for a direction to the respondent police to facilitate the 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 peaceful removal of the rented articles from the temple premises and their return to the respective owners. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that, upon receipt of the petitioner's representation, CSR No. 342 of 2026 was registered. It was further submitted that summons have been issued to the parties concerned and that the next date of enquiry has been fixed on 09.08.2026. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the private respondent, notice to him is dispensed with. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.08.2026 and conduct an enquiry in CSR No.342 of 2026 in this regard, after issuing summons to the petitioner and the fourth respondent and also other parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the enquiry expeditiously and facilitate the petitioner in removing the rented articles from the aforesaid temple forthwith. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. 06.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm Note: Issue order copy on 06.08.2026. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Vedasandur, Dindigul District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Eriodu Police Station, Eriodu. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4457 of 2026 Dated 06.08.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis