Mugundhan v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed by the petitioner challenging the impugned order passed by the second respondent vide their proceedings in e/f/vz;/6/CI/MNG/2025 dated 27.05.2025 as illegal and consequently direct them to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the cultural program "Aadal Padal" on 09.06.2025 at 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Temple Festival" of Arulmigu Sri Rajavalavanda Ayyanar Thirukovil, Neduvaakkotai Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District.

¶2Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶3It is seen that on behalf of his village, the petitioner made a representation dated 27.05.2025 before the second respondent police seeking permission and protection to conduct cultural programme in the event of Arulmigu Sri Rajavalavanda Ayyanar Thirukovil festival, but the same was rejected by the impugned proceedings dated 27.05.2025. Therefore, the present petition is filed for the relief stated above.

¶4The reasons given in the impugned order for rejection are unreasonable. Therefore, the impugned order dated 27.05.2025 passed by the second respondent is quashed.

¶5The respondent police is directed to grant permission and to provide adequate police protection for the "Aadal padal programme" to be conducted on 09.06.2025 during night time from 07.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M. on the eve of "Arulmigu Sri Rajavalavanda Ayyanar Thirukovil, Neduvaakkotai Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District" subject to the following conditions:

(a) the Aadal padal programme scheduled to be held on 09.06.2025 should be completed before 11.00 midnight or within the time permitted by the respondent police.

(b) There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants.

(c) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.

(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played.

(e) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.

(f) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.

(g) If there is violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith; and

(h) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit.

(i) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.

¶6It is open to respondent police to put any further restrictions or to impose any conditions purely in the interest of preserving public order and tranquility.

¶7This Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of with the above observations and directions.

09.06.2025 ksa-2 Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No Note: Issue Order Copy on 09.06.2025. To

¶1The Superintendent of Police Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur

¶2The Inspector of Police Mannargudi Circle Mannargudi Thiruvarur District

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai. P.VELMURUGAN,J. ksa-2

09.06.2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.06.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN Mugundhan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur 2. The Inspector of Police Mannargudi Circle Mannargudi Thiruvarur District ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the 2nd respondent vide their proceedings in e/f/vz;/6/CI/MNG/2025 dated 27.05.2025 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct them to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the cultural program "Aadal Padal" on 09.06.2025 at 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Temple Festival" of Arulmigu Sri Rajavalavanda Ayyanar Thirukovil, Neduvaakkotai Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District. For Petitioner : Mr.NA.Palaniyandi For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)