Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5220/2026 of V.Narthigan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 16 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 16.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5220 of
{CNR: HCMD011307902026}
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V.Narthigan
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its, The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Lalgudi Sub Division,
Tiruchirappalli District.
3. The Inspector of Police
No.1 Toll gate Kollidam Police Station,
Tiruchirappalli District.
...Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or direction, directing the Respondents to give permission for conducting day
night Kabadi Programme with mike from 19.09.2026 to 20.09.2026
and give adequate police protection in Thirupalthurai Mariamman Koil Thidal, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.
For Petitioner : Mr. R.Venkatesan
For Respondents : Mr. D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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2. This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to give permission for conducting day night Kabadi Programme with mike from 19.09.2026 to 20.09.2026 and give adequate police protection in Thirupalthurai Mariamman Koil Thidal, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.
3. Based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2026, which was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. When the matter was taken up in the morning session on 16.09.2026, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that, instead of permitting the programme during night hours, the petitioner may conduct the programme during day hours. If it is so, the respondent police will consider the request for permission and police protection, subject to NOCs for electricity, land usage and other aspects.
4. Then, the learned counsel for the petitioner came forward to conduct the programme during the day hours from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. instead of night hours, subject to satisfaction with NOC from the concerned department for two [2] days.
5. Considering the submissions made on behalf of the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent police to consider petitioner's request for permission and to provide police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament from 19.09.2026 to 20.09.2026 between 8.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m. for two days subject to NOCs from the land owner, electricity department and other concerned authorities.
6. If the petitioner satisfies the above condition and also on payment of cost for police protection, the respondent police is directed to provide adequate police protection with permission at the earliest, which enable the petitioner to proceed further.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 16.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psa To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Lalgudi Sub Division, Tiruchirappalli District.
3. The Inspector of Police No.1 Toll gate Kollidam Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psa
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5220 of 2026
16.09.2026