BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 822 of 2026 Vellaisamy Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police Dindigul District. 2. Inspector Of Police Natham Police Station Natham Dindigul Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Arjun For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, 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 give adequate permission and police protection for the Arjunan Thabasu Mythological drama program to be held on 15.02.2026 and devotional Valli Thirumanam stage Drama to be held on 16.02.2026 in connection with the Maasipadaiyal Festival at Shree Sathakkilavi Amman and said dramas to be held at Muthalaman Kalaiyaragam drama stage situated at Velayudhampatti, Punnapatti Village, Natham Taluk, in Dindigul District based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026. ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to give adequate permission and police protection for the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arjunan Thabasu Mythological drama program to be held on 15.02.2026 and devotional Valli Thirumanam stage Drama to be held on 16.02.2026 in connection with the Maasipadaiyal Festival at Shree Sathakkilavi Amman and said dramas to be held at Muthalaman Kalaiyaragam drama stage situated at Velayudhampatti, Punnapatti Village, Natham Taluk, in Dindigul District based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026. 2.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 10.02.2026 and pass orders in accordance to law at the earliest. The respondents shall impose necessary conditions. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-02-2026 Tmg Note: Issue order copy on 13.02.2026. To https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police Dindigul District. 2. Inspector Of Police Natham Police Station Natham Dindigul https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis