WP CRL.(MD). No.683 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.683 of 2026 C.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector,, O/o. the District Collector, Kanniyakumari.. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari.. 3. The Tahsildar, O/o. the Tahsildar, Agastheeswaram, Kanniyakumari.. 4. The Superintendent of Police,, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari.. 5. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari.. 6. The Inspector of Police, Kottar Police Station, Kanniyakumari. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.683 of 2026 7. S.Rajalingam 8. M.Srinivas 9. S.Maheswaran 10. A.Suresh ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, For Petitioner : S.Ramsundarvijayraj, Advocate. For R4 to R6 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R1 to R3 :Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Civil Side) ORDER This writ petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 6 to provide police protection to the petitioner and his family members for peaceful administration and worship of Arulmigu Therku Sudalai Maada Swamy Temple situated at Nagercoil Village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Nagercoil sub-district, Kanniyakumari district based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.683 of 2026 2. Heard both sides. 3.The fourth respondent is directed to conduct peace committee meeting by calling the petitioner and the respondents 7 to 10 and pass appropriate orders. 4. With this direction, this Writ Petition is disposed. If the Tahsildar is seeking police protection, the protection may be given by the respondent police. No Costs. 10.02.2026 PJL TO 1. The District Collector,, O/o. the District Collector, Kanniyakumari. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil,Kanniyakumari. 3. The Tahsildar, O/o. the Tahsildar, Agastheeswaram,Kanniyakumari. 4. The Superintendent of Police,, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.683 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J PJL 5. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil,Kanniyakumari. 6. The Inspector of Police, Kottar Police Station, Kanniyakumari. ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.683 of 2026 Date : 10/02/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis