Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5338/2026 of Mathankumar Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, thr on 24 September 2026
W.P.Crl.(MD) No. 5338 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 24.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5338 of 2026
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Mathankumar,
S/o.Sathasivam,
No.3/49, Pajanaimada Street,
Achampattu, Erkudi Achampattu,
Madurai District,
Tamilnadu 625 019.
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu,
through The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Samayanallur,
Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Nagamalaipudukottai Police Station,
Madurai District.
... Respondents
For Petitioner
: Mr. P. Surya
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the traditional Kida Muttu Event on 03.10.2026 at Achampattu, Madurai District.
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O R D E R
The relief sought for in this writ petition is to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the traditional Kida Muttu Event on 03.10.2026 at Achampattu, Madurai District.
2. Mr. D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that certain documents had been called for from the petitioner and that the same is not yet been produced. If the petitioner produced the said documents, the petitioner's request would be considered in accordance with the law.
4. Recording the abovesaid submission, the petitioner is directed to produce the documents sought for by the authorities within one or two days. Thereafter, the police authorities shall consider the petitioner's request and pass appropriate orders on or before 02.10.2026.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 24.09.2026 LS To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur, Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Nagamalaipudukottai Police Station, Madurai District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Note: Issue order copy on 29.09.2026
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. LS
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