V.Rajasekaran v. The Superintendent of Police,

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order dated 19.01.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent on the representation dated 17.01.2026 submitted by the petitioner and quash the same as arbitrary and illegal and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to grant permission and adequate police protection to the petitioner to conduct the candidate introduction meeting for the Thiruvadanai Assembly constituency at Paavodi Ground, East Coast Road, Thondi Townm, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District on 23.01.2026 as sought in the representation dated 17.01.2026 within a reasonable time framed by this Court.

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

¶3The respondents submitted that the said place has not been granted to any person, however, they expressed their readiness and willingness to grant permission at a location opposite the Thondi Bus Stand, subject to all conditions applicable to such permissions.

¶4Having considered the aforesaid submission and the overall facts of the case, this Court permits the petitioner to conduct the candidate introduction meeting for the Thiruvadanai Assembly Constituency at the venue opposite the Thondi Bus Stand, in compliance with all conditions applicable to the grant of such permission.

¶5Accordingly, the impugned order passed by the 3rd respondent, dated 19.01.2026 is hereby quashed and this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

20.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes trp Note : Issue order copy on 23.01.2026 To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiuvadanai Sub Division, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

S.SRIMATHY, J

trp W.P Crl (MD).No. 333 of 2026

22.01.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P Crl (MD).No. 333 of 2026 V. Rajasekaran ... Petitioner vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiuvadanai Sub Division, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order dated 19.01.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent on the representation dated 17.01.2026 submitted by the petitioner and quash the same as arbitrary and illegal and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to grant permission and adequate police protection to the petitioner to conduct the candidate introduction meeting for the Thiruvadanai Assembly constituency at Paavodi Ground, East Coast Road, Thondi Townm, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District on 23.01.2026 as sought in the representation dated 17.01.2026 within a reasonable time framed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. K.C. Ramalingam For respondents : Mr. A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ***