BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 796 of 2026 AND WPMP CRL.(MD) NO. 203 OF 2026 D.Manikandan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Superintendent of Police Theni District, Theni. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Andipatti Theni District. 3. The Inspector of Police Kadamalaikundu Police Station Theni District. Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondents to grant permission to celebrate Arulmigu Kwajiamman, Arulmigu Govindan and Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temples situated at Kadamalaikundu, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection for the performance of religious rituals scheduled during Masi Shivaratri and Chitra Pournami festivals on 15.02.2026 and 16.02.2026, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 06.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Vikram For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondents to grant permission to celebrate Arulmigu Kwajiamman, Arulmigu Govindan and Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temples situated at Kadamalaikundu, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection for the performance of religious rituals scheduled during Masi Shivaratri and Chitra Pournami festivals on 15.02.2026 and 16.02.2026, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 06.02.2026. 2.It is not clear whether the First Honor was granted to the petitioner or any other person. If there is any recognition by any Court decree or by appropriate forum, the same may be conferred. If such recognition is not granted, the parties may approach the appropriate forum to confirm their rights. The respondents are directed to grant permission to conduct the Mahashivratri festival. Anybody can worship during the Mahashivaratri festival and there cannot be any discrimination. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 12-02-2026 Tmg Note: Issue order copy on 12.02.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis To 1.The Superintendent of Police Theni District, Theni. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Andipatti Theni District. 3. The Inspector of Police Kadamalaikundu Police Station Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis