Vadivel v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the following prayer: "forbearing the respondents from in any manner interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's club, viz., Veppadai Sports Club, SRG/Namakkal/83/2025 at 4/89, E.Kattur, Elanthakuttai, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District-638 008, as its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing rummy not involving any element of gambling."

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the Club of the petitioner is registered under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Society Registration Act, 1975 by the Registrar of Societies, Tiruppur Regd.No.SRG/Namakkal/83/2025 on 30.12.2025. At present, the Club is located at 4/89, E. Kattur, Elanthakuttai, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District – 638 008. In the interest of the club members, various indoor and Page3 of 5 outdoor games are being played. In the indoor games, apart from other sports, they are playing rummy games using playing cards without any monetary benefit or private motive. While being so, the club members apprehend that the 3rd respondent police might get into the club at any time and will disturb the peaceful administration.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that that the petitioner's club was registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Rules, 1978. They are conducting various programmes to entertain their members. Based on some reliable information, the respondent Police made a search in the petitioner's club.

4.At this stage, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the usual order which is passed in such petitions may be passed in this case also and he also produced the order copy in W.P.(MD)No.27817 of 2024 , dated 21.11.2024.

5.In view of the above, the petitioner's club is permitted to allow play of rummy etc., games without any monitory benefit or any other gambling activities. Further, the petitioner is directed to install CCTV camera in the entrance of the Club, so that the activities of the club can be recorded, and also directed to maintain Attendance Register with particulars of the members. The Page4 of 5 same shall be produced as and when called for and sought by the 3rd respondent Police. The 3rd respondent police can conduct surprise check without affecting normal functioning of the club activities and also take action, if any illegal activities are found to be encouraged in the Club. This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. No costs. 29-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MPS To

¶1The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pallipalayam, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Veppadai Police Station, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104. Page5 of 5 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J. MPS WP Crl. No. 165 of 2026 29-01-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA W.P.Crl. No. 165 of 2026 Vadivel, S/o.Kandasamy, President, Veppadai Sports Club, 4/89, E.Kattur, Elanthakuttai, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District - 638 008. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Pallipalayam, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Veppadai Police Station, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from in any manner interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's club, viz., Veppadai Sports Club, SRG/Namakkal/83/2025 at 4/89, E.Kattur, Elanthakuttai, Page2 of 5 Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District- 638 008, as its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing rummy not involving any element of gambling. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.C.Sundaramoorthy For Respondent(s): Mr.K.M.D. Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor