Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5850/2026 of P.Ramalingam Vs The Commissioner of Police on 28 October 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5850 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5850 of 2026
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P.Ramalingam
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Commissioner of Police
O/o.The Commissioner of Police,
Madurai City.
2. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai.
..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 to grant a permission for conducting public meeting on 31.10.2026 from 5.00 ; p.m. to 10.00 p.m, at Avaniyapuram Mandhai Thidal, Madurai District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 20.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.Naresh Prabu A
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl.)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant a permission for conducting public meeting on 31.10.2026 from 5.00 ; p.m. to 10.00 p.m, at Avaniyapuram Mandhai Thidal, Madurai District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 20.09.2026.
2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.), who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner’s representation has been considered and his request to conduct the public meeting on 31.10.2026, from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., at Avaniyapuram Mandhai Thidal, Madurai District, has been rejected.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the rejection order has been passed without affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and that the same is in violation of the principles of natural justice.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and taking note of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5850 of 2026 petitioner that the petitioner’s request was rejected without affording him an opportunity of hearing, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the petitioner to submit a fresh representation before the respondent police. On receipt of such representation, the respondent police shall afford a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, consider the same on merits, and pass appropriate orders at the earliest .
5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 28-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk To
1. The Commissioner of Police O/o.The Commissioner of Police Madurai City
2. Inspector Of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station Madurai
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5850 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5850 of 2026 28-10-2026