Balakrishnan v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a direction to the respondent police to grant the permission to conduct Krishna Jeyanthi celebrations on 06.09.2023 at K.Boothangudi, Perumal Kovil Street, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2.It is submitted by the learned counsel that the villagers have been conducting the Krishna Jeyanthi festival every year at K.Boothangudi, Perumal Kovil Street, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District and in respect of the same, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 14.08.2023 seeking permission of the respondent police, but there was no action.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) after taking instructions from the concerned police has reported that the respondent police have no objection to grant the permission to the petitioner for conducting the Krishna Jeyanthi festival on 06.09.2023 at K.Boothangudi, Perumal Kovil Street, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

4.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondent police to grant the permission to the petitioner for conducting the Krishna Jeyanthi festival on 06.09.2023 at K.Boothangudi, Perumal Kovil Street, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. No costs.

Speaking : Yes / No

25.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No mm To

1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. mm

25.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Balakrishnan ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Ramanathapuram. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to give permission and protection at the time of Krishna Jeyanthi celebrations which will be held on 06.09.2023 in K.Boothangudi, Perumal Kovil Street, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Asaithambi For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (criminal side)