Karthikeyini v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 not to permit any unlawful dharna, agitation, road-blockade,siege or public assembly by whatever name called sought to be conducted by any individual organisation or association except in accordance with law and thereby ensure maintenance of law and order and enable the petitioner to carry on her medical profession peacefully and to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner, hospital doctors and staff, patients and the premises of Sugam Clinic, situated at 15, Vattanam Road, Devakottai - 630 302, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated

01.08.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a qualified Medical Practitioner and the Proprietor of 'Sugam Clinic', Devakottai. While so, certain miscreants are continuously organizing unlawful agitation, dharnas, road-blockade, siege or public assembly before the said hospitals causing hindrance to the peaceful conduct of the petitioner's medical service, due to the death of a child pursuant to deligient care by the petitioner's hospital and hence both the petitioner have made representations in this regard. Since no action has been taken, this Writ Petition is filed.

¶3The learned Government Advocate submitted that the complaints are received and the matter is pending.

¶4Heard both sides and carefully perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the submission made by either sides, the respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation and take necessary steps in accordance with law, ensuring the peaceful conduct of the said hospitals. It is made clear that the petitioner's medical service shall not be hindered by any miscreants.

¶6With the above direction, these Writ Petitions are disposed of.

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¶1The District Collector, Sivagangai District Sivagangai.

¶2The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

¶3The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakkotai Range, Devakkotai Sivagangai District.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Devakkotai Sivagangai District

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 06/08/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI Karthikeyini ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District Sivagangai. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District Sivagangai. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakkotai Range, Devakkotai Sivagangai District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Devakkotai Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1to 4 not to permit any unlawful dharna, agitation, road-blockade,siege or public assembly by whatever name called sought to be conducted by any individual organisation or association except in accordance with law and thereby ensure maintenance of law and order and enable the petitioner to carry on her medical profession peacefully and to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner, hospital doctors and staff, patients and the premises of Sugam Clinic, situated at 15, Vattanam Road, Devakottai - 630 302, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 01.08.2026 within a stipulated time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Madhavan, Advocate. For Respondent : Mrs.M.R.Priyanka Jothi - for R1 Government Advocate (Civil Side) Mr.D.Rajaboopathy - for R2 to R4 Government Advocate (Crl. Side)