Padmanaban v. The Inspector of Police,

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to call for the records of the respondent

16.07.2026 and quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct Cultural programme(Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pammandukulam Village Sri Gangaiamman Koil Temple festival at Avadi Taluk, Chennai District on 01.08.2026 between

07.00PM and 10.00PM

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents.

¶3The learned Counsel for Government, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.

¶4A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme in the event of Pammandukulam Village Sri Gangaiamman Koil Temple festival at Avadi Taluk, Chennai District on 01.08.2026 between

07.00PM and 10.00PM. however with the following conditions:- Page3 of 6

(a) The cultural programme in connection with the event of Pammandukulam Village Sri Gangaiamman Koil Temple festival at Avadi Taluk, Chennai District on 01.08.2026 between 07.00PM and 10.00PM.

(b)The petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as charges, to the respondent Police and on receipt of the same, the respondent Police is directed to issue receipt and proceed further.

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

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

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

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

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

(h) 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

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

(j) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. Page4 of 6

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. The uploaded copy can be utilised for the purpose of execution of the Order. 28-07-2026 SMA Page5 of 6

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA 28-07-2026 Page6 of 6 To

¶1The Inspector of Police, Redhils Police Station, Chennai.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Padmanaban S/o.Amavasai, No.1/314(1), Vanoli Street, Pammadakulam Post, Tiruvallur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police, Redhils Police Station, Chennai. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the respondent 16.07.2026 and quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct Cultural programme(Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pammandukulam Village Sri Gangaiamman Koil Temple festival at Avadi Taluk, Chennai District on 01.08.2026 between 07.00PM and 10.00PM and pass such further order or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Sathishkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government Page2 of 6