Madras High Court
WP CRL./2796/2026 of K.Dillibabu Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by its, Principal Secr on 15 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
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K.Dillibabu
S/o. Kumar,
State Secretary of Bharat Hindu Munnani, No.6, Old Jail Road, Broadway, Chennai.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by its, Principal Secretary Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director General of Police
Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters,
Chennai.
3. The Commissioner of Police
Greater Chennai Police,
Vepery,
Chennai.
4. The Joint Commissioner of Police
East Zone,
Greater Chennai Police,
Egmore,
Chennai.
5. The Inspector of Police
D2, Anna Salai,
Royapettah,
Chennai.
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6. Mr.Rahul,
Program Organizer,
Gujarat Cultural Committee, No.4,
Anna Swamy Street, Mount Road,
Chennai – 02
(R6 is suo motu impleaded as per this order)
..Respondents
To issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing Respondents 1 to 5 to ensure strict compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Navarathri Permissions granted by the Greater Chennai Police across Chennai City, and to particularly ensure that obscnce performances, film songs, club music, serving and consumption of liquor are prohibited in places where liquor is served, to monitor the events and ensure that it is strictly conducted in accordance with the permission and applicable law, with due regard to its declared religious character and sanctity, and upon noticing any violation to take such action as is warranted in accordance with law.
For Petitioner :
Mr.Richardson Wilson,
for Ms.Monica K Bafna
For Respondents :
Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar,
Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu,
(Criminal Side) for R1 to R5
Mr.Govinda Prasad for R6
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Mr.Rahul, Program Organizer, Gujarat Cultural Committee, No.4, Anna Swamy Street, Mount Road, Chennai - 02 is suo motu impleaded as the sixth respondent to this writ petition.
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2. I heard Mr.Richardson Wilson for the petitioner, Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar for the respondents 1 to 5 and Mr.K.S.Govinda Prasad for the sixth respondent.
3. The petitioner claims to represent a Hindu Organisation. According to him, the sixth respondent has secured permission for conducting the Navarathri Festival with certain conditions. In utter violation of the conditions, the sixth respondent has permitted the persons to dance (Dandiya) and consume alcohol.
4. Mr.Richardson Wilson adds that the sixth respondent is using Disc Jockeys to play songs, which should be played at a rave party rather than at a religious gatherings. He states that the petitioner’s religious sentiments are being hurt by such acts. He gave a representation to the fifth respondent, calling upon them to take immediate action. As no action was forthcoming, he is before this Court.
5. A perusal of the papers reveals that the sixth respondent is carrying on the activities pursuant to a license that has been granted by the Additional Commission of Police, Law and Order, Chennai on 09.10.2026. The license indicates that certain conditions have been made. According to the petitioner, these conditions have been violated.
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6. Mr. Govinda Prasad reports that the sixth respondent is only playing Dhandia songs and are, in any event, in compliance with the conditions.
7. It is for the respondents to keep a strict vigil on the activities which are taking place under and through the licence. In case of any violation, they will take action.
8. This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. 15-10-2026 nl Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No
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To
1. The Principal Secretary Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director General of Police Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters, Chennai.
3. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai.
4. The Joint Commissioner of Police East Zone, Greater Chennai Police, Egmore, Chennai.
5. The Inspector of Police D2, Anna Salai, Royapettah, Chennai.
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V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J. nl WP Crl. No. 2796 of 2026 15-10-2026