Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5793/2026 of Arjunan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 26 October 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5793 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5793 of 2026
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Arjunan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police,
Checkanoorani 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 provide necessary permission for the use of loudspeakers and adequate police protection for the peaceful conduct of the Maha Kumbabishekam festival of Arulmigu Sri Ochandamman (Aachi) Temple situated at Chettikulam Village, Karumathur, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District on 23.11.2026 and 24.11.2026 and the subsequent Annadhanam programme, by considering the Petitioner’s representation, dated 28.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S.Pandiyaraj
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Counsel for State of TN (Crl.)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to provide necessary permission for the use of loudspeakers and adequate police protection for the peaceful conduct of the ‘Maha Kumbabishekam festival’ of ‘Arulmigu Sri Ochandamman (Aachi) Temple’ situated at Chettikulam Village, Karumathur, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District, on 23.11.2026 and 24.11.2026 and the subsequent ‘Annadhanam programme’, by considering the petitioner’s representation, dated 28.09.2026.
2. The petitioner is a resident of the said locality. The aforesaid temple committee and members of the concerned community have decided to conduct ‘Maha Kumbabishekam’ and the subsequent ‘Annadhanam programme’ in the said temple on 23.11.2026 and 24.11.2026, by following the customary religious rituals and ceremonies. In this regard, the petitioner, on behalf of the members of the community, submitted a representation dated 28.09.2026 before the respondent police authorities, seeking permission to conduct the aforesaid programme and also seeking adequate police protection. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court. __________
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3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.
4. This Court has considered the submissions made on either side.
5. Considering that the programme scheduled to be held on 23.11.2026 and 24.11.2026, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders, on its own merits, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk __________
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police, Checkanoorani Police Station, Madurai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5793 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5793 of 2026 26-10-2026 __________
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