BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO.62 of 2026 P.Sundarajan Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy. 2.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Manapparai, Trichy District. 2.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By The Sub Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Vaiyampatti Trichy District. Respondent(s) For Petitioner: Mr.K.Srinivasaragavan For Respondent(s): Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (Crl.side) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct kabbadi Tournament from 15.01.2026 (Thursday) to 16.01.2024 (Friday) at Sri Jenaka Mariammman Thirukovil Ground at Inamreddiyapatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, in connection with Thai Pongal Festival based on the representation dated 29.12.2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct kabbadi Tournament from 15.01.2026 (Thursday) to 16.01.2024 (Friday) at Sri Jenaka Mariammman Thirukovil Ground at Inamreddiyapatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, in connection with Thai Pongal Festival based on the representation dated 29.12.2025. 2.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 29.12.2025 and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of two days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07-01-2026 Tmg Note: Issue order copy on 07.01.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Manapparai, Trichy District. 3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Vaiyampatti, Trichy District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis