Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5784/2026 of K.Praveen Kumar Vs The Superintendent of Police on 26 October 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5784 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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K.Praveen Kumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Dindigul District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Oddanchatram Sub - Division,
Dindigul District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Oddanchatram Police Station,
Dindigul District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus for bearing the 3"
Respondent herein from interfering with the lawful day-to-day activities of our association namely Royal Friends Sports & Recreation Club without following the due Process of law ,based on the petitioner’s representation dated 25/09/2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S.Muthiah Poosari Amalan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Counsel for State of TN (Crl.)
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This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to forbear the third respondent herein from interfering with the lawful day-to-day activities of their association namely ‘Royal Friends Sports & Recreation Club’ without following the due Process of law ,based on his representation dated 25.09.2026.
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate(crl.) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner has not obtained the requisite licence from the Urban Local Body authorities under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act. It was further submitted that, upon the petitioner obtaining such licence, the respondent police would not interfere with the lawful activities of the petitioner's club. The learned Government Advocate also submitted that it is the duty of the respondent police to prevent and take appropriate action against any illegal activities carried on in the club, in accordance with law.
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3. Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court.
4. In view of the aforesaid submission made by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police, this Court directs the petitioner to obtain proper licence from the Urban Local Body authorities under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act. Upon such licence being obtained, the respondent police shall not interfere with the lawful activities of the petitioner's club. However, it is made clear that the respondent police are at liberty to take appropriate action, in accordance with law, if any illegal activity is found to be carried on in the club.
5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Oddanchatram Sub - Division, Dindigul District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Oddanchatram Police Station, Dindigul District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5784 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5784 of 2026 26-10-2026