Manivel v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by

ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to ensure the peaceful celebration of Aadi Festival scheduled on 03.08.2026 at the Arulmigu Ayyanar Karaimel Alagar Temple, Palaiyapatti South Village, Poothalur Taluuk, Thanjavur District, along with the participation of all, including the petitioners and by following the usual religious practice in the temple without excluding anyone considering the petitioner's representation on 20.072026 and providing necessary and adequate protection for the same, this writ petition is filed.

¶2Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.

¶3The learned Government Advocate(Civil side) submitted that the temple is a private temple and the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department has nothing to do with the said temple.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

¶5In this regard, the 3rd respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the respondents 7 to 11 on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry on or before 31.07.2026 and make sure that the petitioner and all the community people are permitted to worship and participate in the temple festival pertaining to Arulmigu Sri Poornambika, Sri Pushkalambika Sametha Sri Ayyanar Karaikel Azhagar, Sri Muthu Muniandavar, Sri Muthu Karuppannasamy, Sri Nalla Thillarappa, Sri Madurai Veeran, Sri Vellaiyan Idaichiyamman and Parivara Devathas Temple situated at Muniyan Lake Bank, Palayapatti (South), Poothalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.

28.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note : Issue order copy on 28.07.2026. TO:-

1.The District Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police,

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police,

3.The Inspector of Police,

4.The Joint Commissioner,

5.The Assistant Commissioner,

6.The Inspector,

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

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Dated

28.07.2026 (2/2)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI 1.Manivel 2.Thirunavukarasu ... Petitioners Vs. 1.The District Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, 3.The Inspector of Police, 4.The Joint Commissioner, 5.The Assistant Commissioner, 6.The Inspector, 7.Ayyakannu 8.Chandrabose 9.Karunamudi 10.Jayaraman 11.Chinnaiyan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to ensure the peaceful celebration of Aadi Festival scheduled on 03.08.2026 at the Arulmigu Ayyanar Karaimel Alagar Temple, Palaiyapatti South Village, Poothalur Taluuk, Thanjavur District, along with the participation of all, including the petitioners and by following the usual religious practice in the temple without excluding anyone considering the petitioner's representation on 20.072026 and providing necessary and adequate protection for the same. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramesh For R1 – R3 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) For R4 – R6 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil)