W.P.Crl(MD)No.753 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.753 of 2026 M.Pechimuthu ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Town Police Station, Sivagangai. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission and adequate police protection for the Demonstration at Sivagangai Palace Gate Scheduled on 13.02.2026 based on petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026 within the time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.M.Jegadeesha Pandian For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.753 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to give permission and adequate police protection for the Demonstration at Sivagangai Palace Gate Scheduled on 13.02.2026 based on petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner seeks permission to conduct a demonstration for fixing the price of sugarcane. Hence, he prays for allowing this petition. 3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the proposed place of demonstration is crowded; therefore, the respondent police rejected the request. 4. Considering the submissions made by both sides, this Court directs the respondents to permit only 50 persons to participate in the demonstration on 13.02.2026 at Sivagangai Palace Gate. Further, the petitioner shall refrain from raising any slogans that may provoke or incite anyone. The respondents are directed to provide necessary police 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.753 of 2026 protection for the demonstration on 13.02.2026 and to impose applicable conditions in accordance with law. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 11.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm Note : Issue order copy on 12.02.2026 To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Town Police Station, Sivagangai. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.753 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.753 of 2026 11.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis