Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5789/2026 of L.Karthik Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 26 October 2026
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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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L.Karthik
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep by its The Superintendent of Police, o/o The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai
2. State of Tamil Nadu
Rep by its The Deputy Superintendent of Police, o/o The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Division, Madurai District
3. State of Tamil Nadu
Rep by its The Inspector of Police, Valandur Police Station, Madurai district.
..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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2026
and to provide and effective police protection for conducting the traditional Kabaddi competition on 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026 in connection with Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Jayanthi, at Gandhi Nagar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr Vignesh K
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Counsel for State of TN (Crl.)
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ORDER
The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.09.2026 and grant permission and police protection to conduct the Kabaddi Tournament on 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026 in connection with ‘Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Jayanthi’, at Gandhi Nagar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner intends to conduct the Kabaddi Tournament on 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026 in connection with ‘Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Jayanthi’, at Gandhi Nagar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District. In this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 29.09.2026 to the respondents seeking necessary permission to conduct the tournament and police protection. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate directions.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the third respondent is the competent
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4. This Court has considered the submissions made on either side and perused the materials available on record.
5. Considering the fact that the tournament is scheduled to be conducted on 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within ten days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If permission is granted, the respondents shall provide necessary police protection for the peaceful conduct of the tournament.
6. It is made clear that the petitioner shall strictly adhere to the conditions imposed by the police authorities and ensure that the tournament is conducted without causing any disturbance to public peace, law and order, or inconvenience to the general public.
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7. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk To
1. The Superintendent of Police, o/o The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, o/o The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Division, Madurai District
3. The Inspector of Police, Valandur Police Station, Madurai district.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5789 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5789 of 2026 26-10-2026