WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 Ilaya Nila Royal Club Rep by its Secretary Mr.V.Kanakavel S/o Venkattachetti, D.No.2/163-A, Athikannur Village and Post, Kannandahalli, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District. .. Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Office of The Superintendent of Police Krishnagiri District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District. 3. The Inspector Of Police Matthur Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) To issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents herein and the subordinate officials from in any manner interfering with the affairs of the petitioners club namely M/s Ilaya Nila Royal Club, to play indoor and outdoor games and play cards with in the premises of the said club functioning in Survey No.316/1A2, Patta No.2263, Maderahalli Village Bargur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Jagadeesan For Respondents : Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 to R3 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents, their subordinates or any other officials, from in any manner interfering with the day to day affairs of the petitioner’s club, namely, M/s Ilaya Nila Royal Club, to play indoor and outdoor games and play cards within the premises of the said club functioning in Survey No.316/1A2, Patta No.2263, Maderahalli Village Bargur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 2. The petitioner sent a representation on 11.02.2026 to the respondents seeking permission and protection for running the club, namely, M/s Ilaya Nila Royal Club, to play indoor and outdoor games and play cards with in the premises of the said club functioning in Survey No.316/1A2, Patta No.2263, Maderahalli Village Bargur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner’s representation has been received by the respondents on 13.02.2026 and thereafter, the petitioner had not entered appearance before the respondent police. Unless the petitioner appears along with the supporting documents, the representation of the petitioner cannot be considered. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. In view of the above, the following directions are issued by this court: (i) the respondents are restrained from interfering with the lawful day-to- day functioning of the petitioner’s club. (ii) the petitioner shall appear before the respondents with supporting documents regarding registration details of the club, office bearer and members, physical features of the club and the facilities available, CCTV footage, etc. (iii) the petitioner shall ensure that no gambling or wagering is conducted in the premises under the guise of recreational activities. (iv) Thereafter, on enquiry following the directions issued by thisc court in this order, the representation of the petitioner will be considered and disposed of within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order (v) It is open to the respondent police to enter the premises and take appropriate action, in accordance with law, if there is any reasonable suspicion or information regarding illegal activities. 5. With the above directions, this petition is disposed of. No costs. 30-03-2026 nl Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. nl To 1. The Superintendent of Police Office of The Superintendent of Police Krishnagiri District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District. 3. The Inspector Of Police Matthur Police Station, Krishnagiri District. WP Crl. No. 690 of 2026 30-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis