Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6201/2026 of Sekar Vs The Superintendent of Police on 13 November 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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Sekar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police,
O/o, Superintendent of Police,
Pudukkottai.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Viralimalai,
Pudukkottai District.
3. The Thasildar,
Viralimalai Taluk Office,
Viralimalai,
Pudukkottai District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Viralimalai Police Station,
Viralimalai,
Pudukkottai District.
5. Nallendiran,
6. Muregesan,
..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 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2026 to enable petitioner and his family members to worship in the ‘Arulmigu
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Vinayagar Temple, Arulmigu Bhagavathi Amman Temple, Arulmigu Ellaiyamman, Arulmigu Karuppar Temple and their ancient idols is situated at Komangalam Village, Viralimalai Taluk and Pudukkottai District.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr Deepanchakravarthi.M
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (crl.)
for R1, R2 & R4
Mr.A.Sivasubramanian
Additional Government Pleader
for R3
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2026 to enable petitioner and his family members to worship in the ‘Arulmigu Vinayagar Temple, Arulmigu Bhagavathi Amman Temple, Arulmigu Ellaiyamman, Arulmigu Karuppar Temple and their ancient idols situated at Komangalam Village, Viralimalai Taluk and Pudukkottai District.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Crl.), accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 2 and 4 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.
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3. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
4. The grievance of the petitioner is that the representation submitted by him, alleging excommunication from worshipping in the aforesaid temple and refusal to accept vari (contribution) from him, remains pending without consideration. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate directions.
5. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.
6. Considering the above said fact, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the fourth respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 27.10.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, after affording a fair opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, private respondents herein and any other interest party, and pass suitable orders forthwith. If necessary, the respondent police shall provide adequate police protection to the petitioner at the time of worship.
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7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. 13-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk NOTE : Issue order copy on 13.11.2026 To
1. The Superintendent of Police O/o, Superintendent of Police Pudukkottai
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Viralimalai Pudukkottai District
3. The Inspector of Police Viralimalai Police Station Viralimalai Pudukkottai District
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6201 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 6201 of 2026 13-11-2026