WP Crl.(MD) NO. 19 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 19 of 2026 Lakkappan, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its, The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Trichy. 2. The Inspector of Police, Manapparai, Police Station, Manapparai, Trichy District. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Arunraj, For Respondent(s): Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (crl. side) Prayer: To issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the 2nd respondent to grand permission and give police protection to conduct reception ceremony, procession and provide annathanam to the public on 11.01.2026, at about 10.00 am. to 1.00 pm. before the Mariyamman Temple, which is situated at Sevalur Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District on the basis of the Petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 19 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for Writ of Mandamus, direct the 2nd respondent to grand permission and give police protection to conduct reception ceremony, procession and provide annathanam to the public on 11.01.2026, at about 10.00 am. to 1.00 pm. before the Mariyamman Temple, which is situated at Sevalur Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District on the basis of the Petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025. 2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that there is a dispute regarding the conferring of Parivattam (first honour). He further submitted that the respondent has objections, as there are already two rival groups, and there is a dispute between them regarding the tying of the Parivattam. 3. However, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the Parivattam had already been tied to the petitioner. The petitioner is now seeking permission and police protection to conduct a reception ceremony, procession, and to provide annadhanam. 4. Since there are rival groups, this Court is not inclined to grant permission to conduct the procession alone. However, the petitioner is permitted to 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 19 of 2026 conduct the reception ceremony within the hall and to provide annadhanam within the temple premises. 5. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 07.01.2026 KSA To 1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Trichy. 2. The Inspector of Police, Manapparai, Police Station, Manapparai, Trichy District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 19 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. KSA W.P.Crl.(MD)No.19 of 2026 07.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis