Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5884/2026 of Siva Sanjay Raj Vs The Superintendent of Police on 29 October 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 29-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011547282026}
Siva Sanjay Raj
S/o. Balakrishnan ,
R.V Nagar nagamalai Pudukkottai main road , Melukkuyilkudi Village, Madurai district.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai
Madurai District.
2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station,
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..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents No. 1 and 2 to grant permission to the Petitioner and the members of the village community to peacefully participate in all customary poojas, prepare Pongal, and conduct the Mulai Paari procession and other customary activities in connection with the Devar Jayanthi Festival at Melakuyilkudi Village, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai District dated 30.10.2026.
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s M.Kannan
For Respondent(s)
: Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission to the petitioner and the members of the village community to participate peacefully in the customary poojas, prepare Pongal, and conduct the Mulaipari procession and other customary activities in connection with the Devar Jayanthi Festival scheduled to be held on 30.10.2026 at Melakuyilkudi Village, Madurai West Taluk,
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2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submits that the first respondent has already passed proceedings dated 24.10.2026, bearing Na.Ka.No.E5192789/C/2026, declining permission for the Mulaipari procession.
3. Considering the fact that the first respondent has already issued the said proceedings after conducting a peace committee meeting and
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026 taking into account the prevailing law and order situation, the relief sought in this writ petition cannot be granted. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed. 29-10-2026 skn To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai Madurai District
2. Inspector Of Police, Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station Madurai District
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. skn WP Crl.(MD) No. 5884 of 2026 29-10-2026
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