D.Magesh, v. The State
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court disposed of a writ petition seeking permission for a public meeting in Mayiladuthurai opposed to separate burial grounds. The Court granted permission at an alternative location subject to conditions of peaceful conduct and no hindrance to the public.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to conduct public meeting on 06.02.2016 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM at State Bank Road, Mayiladuthurai, with specific conditions for peaceful conduct.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 04.02.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH
Writ Petition No.4257 of 2016
D.Magesh Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam represented by its District Secretary Nagapattinam ... Petitioner vs.
1.The State rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Nagapattinam Nagapattinam District. 2.The State rep. by the Inspector of Police, Mayiladuthurai Police Station, Nagapattinam District. ... Respondents
Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct a public meeting against the separate burial ground for Dalits and constitute electrical burial ground for all the villages and towns in throughout Tamil Nadu, appeal the Government to prevent the atrocities committed on downtrodden dalits and protect their dignified life, livelihood at the venue of china kadai veethi, Mayiladuthurai on 06.02.2016 pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2016.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Thirumoorthy
For Respondents : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi, AGP
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner can be permitted to conduct a public meeting against separate burial grounds for Dalits under Article 226 of the Constitution.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
D.Magesh Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam
- respondent
The State rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Nagapattinam
- respondent
The State rep. by the Inspector of Police, Mayiladuthurai
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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