WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 30/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 Ramar ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.. 2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Seithur Police Station, Virudhunagar District.. 3. Thangavel 4. Kandhan 5. The Thasildar, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District. (suo motu impleaded as per the order of this Court dated 30.01.2026) ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to give adequate police protection for the Maha Kumbabishegam festival in Arulmigu Sri Vadakooral Chelliamman Temple situated at Mettupatti, Seithur, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District scheduled to be held 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 on 31.01.2026 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Muniyandi Advocate. For Respondents 1 & 2: Mr.As. Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For 5th respondent : Mr. M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Civil side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to provide adequate police protection for the conduct of the Maha Kumbabishegam festival at Arulmigu Sri Vadakooral Chelliamman Temple, situated at Mettupatti, Seithur, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, scheduled to be held on 31.01.2026, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 05.01.2026. 2. Mr. A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for respondents 1 and 2. Mr. M. Muthumanikkam, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the fifth respondent. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 3. Since the Maha Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmigu Sri Vadakooral Chelliamman Temple, situated at Mettupatti, Seithur, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, is scheduled to be held on 31.01.2026, this Court is of the considered opinion that the Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk, may be suo motu impleaded as the fifth respondent. The fifth respondent is directed to conduct a Peace Committee Meeting, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the respondents 3 and 4, and thereafter the parties shall adhere to the outcome of the Peace Committee Meeting. 4. With the above observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 30.01.2026 TRP Index : yes / No Internet : Yes / No Issue on 30.01.2026 TO 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.. 2. The Insector of Police, Seithur Police Station, Virudhunagar District.. 3. The Thasildar, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.495 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.495 of 2026 Date : 30/01/2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis