WP Crl (MD).No.146 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P Crl (MD).No. 146 of 2026 A.Mariappan ... Petitioner vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram Police Station, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4.A. Karuppaiah ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to adequate Police protection to conduct the festivals of deity Sri Muthalamman Temple situates at Mamsapuram, Srivilliputhur Taluk Virudhunagar District to be conducted from 20.01.2026 to 28.01.2026 and give the permission to conduct cultural events in pursuant to the temple festivals by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2025 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.146 of 2026 and 05.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R. Karthika For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate For 4th respondent :; Mr. K. Rajeshwaran ***** O R D E R Today, the matter is posted under the caption “being mentioned”. 2. Mr. K. Rajeshwaran, learned counsel, submitted that he is appearing for the 4th respondent, but, his appearance has not been marked in the order passed by this Court, dated 12.01.2026. The same shall be incorporated in the order. 3. As far as the second paragraph is concerned, the following paragraph shall be inserted: “2. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent, after hearing both the petitioner as well as the 4th respondent, to pass appropriate orders on the representations submitted by the petitioner dated 24..12.2025 and 05.01.2026 today itself, i.e., on 20.01.2026, since the function is scheduled to be held today.” 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.146 of 2026 4. Registry is directed to carry out necessary corrections and issue a fresh order copy today itself. 20.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes trp Note : Issue order copy on 20.01.2026 To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram Police Station, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.146 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J trp Order made in W.P Crl (MD).No. 146 of 2026 20.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis