WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD).No.292 of 2026 S.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By, The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Shencottai Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Thoothukudi District. 5.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Tenkasi, Coutralam, Tenkasi District. 6.M.Ramanathan ... Respondents 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 PRAYER :-This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to provide police protection for worshipping “Arulmighu Sri Mupidathi Amman” situated at Piranoor Village, Shenkottai Taluk, Tenkasi District, and participate in the festival scheduled on 17.03.2026 to 24.03.2026 or any other date till the decision of taking over of the temple is concluded by the respondents 4 and 5. For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) (for R4 & R5) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (for R1 to R3) ORDER This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to provide police protection for worshipping “Arulmighu Sri Mupidathi Amman” situated at Piranoor Village, Shenkottai Taluk, Tenkasi District, and participate in the festival scheduled on 17.03.2026 to 24.03.2026 or any other date till the decision of taking over of the temple is concluded by the respondents 4 and 5. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has specifically claimed worshipping rights alone and he is not claiming any other rights for the present. 3.Therefore, the third respondent is directed to provide police protection to the petitioner for worshipping alone. 4.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. 25.02.2026 Index:yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No vsg 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 TO 1. The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Shencottai Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Thoothukudi District. 5.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Tenkasi, Coutralam, Tenkasi District. 6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.1115 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J., vsg ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1115 of 2026 Date :25.02.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis