Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5318/2026 of Thirumalaivel Vs The Deputy Superintendent of on 25 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5318 of
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Case
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Thirumalaivel
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Puliyangudi Sub Division,
Tenkasi District.
2. The Inspector of Police
Sivagiri Police Station
Tenkasi District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.138/Mike/SDOP/2026 dated 16.09.2026 and quash the same as illegal in so far in restricting the adal padal programme and consequently, direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct aadal paadal program
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scheduled on 29.09.2026 in connection with the temple festival of Arulmighu Kaliamman Thirukovil, situated in Rayagiri Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order dated 16.09.2026 passed by the second respondent, to quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the "Adal Padal" cultural programme on 29.09.2026 on the eve of the temple festival of Arulmigu Kaliamman Thirukkovil, situated at Rayagiri Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
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3. When the matter was taken up for hearing on 25.09.2026, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that if permission is granted for conducting the "Adal Padal" programme, it may lead to communal rift and law & order problems in the locality. Considering the said submission, this Court suggested that instead of an "Adal Padal" programme, the organizers of the temple festival may reconsider conducting alternative cultural events such as "Gramiya Padal" or “devotional programmes”.
4. The suggestion made by this Court was taken in spirit by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Today, on instructions from the petitioner, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the organizers of the event have decided to forgo the "Adal Padal" programme and instead organize patriotic song performances to spread national values among youth, alongside Gramiya Padal and devotional song events, etc., regarding the temple, except aadal paadal.
5. Recording the aforesaid submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the impugned order dated 16.09.2026 passed by the
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6. The petitioner is directed to conduct only organize patriotic song performances to spread national values among youth, alongside Gramiya Padal and devotional song events, etc., to the temple festival, except aadal paadal. The respondents/police are directed to grant necessary permission and provide adequate security/bandobast at free of cost for conducting the event comprising patriotic songs, "Gramiya Padal", and devotional songs on 29.09.2026, strictly excluding any "Adal Padal" performance.
7. It is made clear that if there is any violation of this order or if the organizers conduct an "Adal Padal" programme under the guise of this order, the respondent police are at liberty to forthwith stop the programme and initiate appropriate criminal proceedings against the organizers in accordance with law.
8. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 28.09.2026 TM
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5318 of 2026 Note: Issue order copy on 28.09.2026. To
1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Puliyangudi Sub Division, Tenkasi District.
2. The Inspector of Police Sivagiri Police Station Tenkasi District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5318 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5318 of 2026 28.09.2026
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