BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 202 of 2026 C.Mohanamuthuthinaharan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District at Nagercoil. 2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police Anjugramam Police Station Anjugramam, Kanniyakumari District. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Aravinthan for M/s.Aran Legal Consultancy 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 2nd respondent to grant permission forthwith and police protection for Pongal Festival Program from 15.01.2026 to 16.01.2026 at Sreeman Narayanaswamy Temple Premises, Kanahappapuram, Anjugramam Village, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kanniyakumari District, by considering the petitioner's representations, dated 04.01.2026 and 07.01.2026 respectively. ORDER https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission forthwith and police protection for Pongal Festival Program from 15.01.2026 to 16.01.2026 at Sreeman Narayanaswamy Temple Premises, Kanahappapuram, Anjugramam Village, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kanniyakumari District, by considering the petitioner's representations, dated 04.01.2026 and 07.01.2026 respectively. 2.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations, dated 04.01.2026 and 07.01.2026, and pass orders after hearing the rival group in accordance to law at the earliest. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-01-2026 Tmg Note: Issue order copy on 13.01.2026 To 1. The Superintendent of Police, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Kanniyakumari District at Nagercoil. 2. The Inspector Of Police Anjugramam Police Station Anjugramam, Kanniyakumari District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis