Anand @ Aathi v. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police,

ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order C.No.35/PKM PS/2025 dated 20.12.2025 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents No.2 to 4 to grant permission to conduct public meeting to Commemorate Thanthai Periyar's Death Anniversary for the Social Justice at 06.00 p.m., to 09.30 p.m., on

13.02.2026 or any other date with the scheduled place near KSK Canteen, Vadakari, Periyakulam, Theni District.

¶2The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that permission was rejected on the ground of law and order issues, as two FIRs are pending against the petitioner. It was further alleged that the petitioner may speak beyond the proposed subject matter, which could lead to communal tension and adversely affect public peace and the rights of others.

¶3Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the opinion that appropriate and stringent conditions can be imposed for conducting the public meeting. Therefore, the impugned order dated

20.12.2025 is quashed. The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondents, and upon such submission, the same shall be considered on its own merits. The respondents are at liberty to impose strict conditions, including limiting the number of participants and conducting the meeting without the use of sound amplification systems and not to speak any content which would cause communal tension.

¶4With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of.

11.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm Note : Issue order copy on 13.02.2026 To

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

¶2Tthe Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Vadakarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District.

¶4The Sub Inspector of Police, Vadakarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District.

¶5The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.761 of 2026

11.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.761 of 2026 Anand @ Aathi ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Theni District. 2. State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District. 3. State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Inspector of Police, Vadakarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District. 4. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Sub Inspector of Police, Vadakarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, by calling for the records relating to the impugned order C.No.35/PKM PS/2025 dated 20.12.2025 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents No.2 to 4 to grant permission to conduct public meeting to Commemorate Thanthai Periyar's Death Anniversary for the Social Justice at 06.00 p.m., to 09.30 p.m., on 13.02.2026 or any other date with the scheduled place near KSK Canteen, Vadakari, Periyakulam, Theni District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vanchinathan For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)