Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5925/2026 of S.Palanivel Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 29 October 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 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. 5925 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011559722026}
S.Palanivel
S/o, P..Sivan,
3/12, Mela Street, Melakuilkudi,
Nagamalai Pudukkottai,
Madurai 625 019
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madurai District
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai District
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Samayanallur Sub Division, Madurai
4. The Inspector of Police,
Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Madurai
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondent 2 to 4 from allowing any persons who create law and order problem in the village and their men for conducting procession for taking Mulaipari and Milk Pot on the head of women folk on Thevar Jeyanthi scheduled on 30.10.2026 and subsequent days in Melakulikudi village, Madurai District and consequently direct the respondents 2 to 4 to
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 of 2026
implement the proceedings of the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.E5192789/C/2026 dated 24.10.2026 in the light of the order dated 29.10.2025 made in WP.Crl.(MD)No.1877 of 2025.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s Y.Sasikumar
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.M.S.Parthiban
Govt. Advocate for R1
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)
for R2 to R4
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus forbearing respondents 2 to 4 from permitting persons who are likely to create law and order problems in the village to conduct a procession carrying Mulaipari and milk pots on the heads of women on the occasion of Thevar Jeyanthi, scheduled to be held on 30.10.2026 and the subsequent days at Melakuilkudi Village, Madurai District, and consequently, directing respondents 2 to 4 to implement the proceedings of the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.E5192789/C/2026, dated 24.10.2026, in the light of the order dated 29.10.2025 passed in W.P.(Crl.)(MD) No.1877 of 2025.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the first respondent had already passed proceedings dated 24.10.2026,
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 of 2026 bearing Na.Ka.No.E5192789/C/2026, and that the said proceedings are required to be implemented by respondents 2 to 4. He further submitted that the directions issued in the order dated 29.10.2025 passed in W.P. (Crl.)(MD) No.1877 of 2025 should also be duly complied with.
3. The learned Government Advocates appearing for the respondents submitted their respective submissions.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, respondents 2 to 4 are directed to implement the proceedings of the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.E5192789/C/2026, dated 24.10.2026, in accordance with law and ensure that the event is conducted in a manner that maintains law and order.
5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 29-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skn
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 of 2026 To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Madurai District
2. The Superintendent of Police Madurai District
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Samayanallur Sub Division, Madurai
4. The Inspector of Police Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Madurai
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. skn WP Crl.(MD) No. 5925 of 2026 29-10-2026
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