W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.04.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 Muniyappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kulithalai Range, Karur District. 3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, Karur District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to grant permission to conduct temple festival of Sri Bagavathy Amman Alaya Chithira Thiruvizha situated at K.P.Kulam, Renganathapuram Village, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District on 14.04.2026 with his assistance in light of petitioner's representation dated 01.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Yesudasan For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 ORDER Seeking to direct the 3rd respondent to grant permission to conduct temple festival of Sri Bagavathy Amman Alaya Chithira Thiruvizha situated at K.P.Kulam, Renganathapuram Village, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District on 14.04.2026 in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 01.04.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The learned Government Advocate(Criminal) submitted that for the past 20 years, the said festival was not conducted. According to the instructions, there are possibilities for disruption of law and order in the locality if permission is granted. 3. Per contra, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it is not actually a temple festival, but the petitioner is seeking only permission to conduct poojas at the eve of Tamil New Year from 7.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 5. The right of worship is a fundamental right guaranteed by the 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 Constitution of India and hence, there is no impediment for the petitioner and his village people to perform poojas in a Sri Bagavathy Amman Alaya Chithira Thiruvizha situated at K.P.Kulam, Renganathapuram Village, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District on 14.04.2026 at 7.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. However, it is made clear that none of the villagers or devotees shall claim any first honour at the eve of Tamil New Year. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 09.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note: Issue order copy on 10.04.2026. TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kulithalai Range, Karur District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 Karur District. L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2032 of 2026 Dated 09.04.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis