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M.Somu, S/o. Muthazhagan v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC7 Jun 2017WP/14067/2017

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What is this about?

In this writ petition under Article 226, the High Court permitted the petitioner to conduct a cultural programme at a temple festival. The petitioner provided an assurance that no obscene movements or vulgar content would be present. The court granted permission subject to specific conditions regarding time, content, and conduct to prevent communal disharmony and obscene performances.

What did the court decide?

Permission granted to conduct the cultural programme on 11.06.2017 subject to conditions prohibiting obscene acts, vulgar dialogues, political/religious content, and ensuring communal harmony.

M.Somu, S/o. Muthazhagan Vs The Inspector of… — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 07.06.2017

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN

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W.P.No.14067 of 2017

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M.Somu .. Petitioner

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Vs The Inspector of Police Valangaiman Police Station, Thiruvarur District. .. Respondent

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the rejection order passed by the respondent dated 24.05.2017 and quash the same as illegal, incompetent and ultravires and consequently direct the respondent to give permission to conduct the cultural programme at Regunathapuram, Natham Village, Valangaiman Taluk, Thiruvarur District in connection with the festival of Sri Kamatchi Amman Thiruvizha on 11.06.2017 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.05.2017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Suthan For Respondent : Mr.D.Vairamurthy Special Government Pleader O R D E R

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Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the Sri Kamatchi Amman Koil at Thiruvarur District on 11.06.2017, the petitioner addressed a representation dated 24.05.2017 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

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Since this Court, on earlier occasions, has not granted permission to conduct dance programme on the ground that obscene movements are involved in the dance performances, now, learned counsel for the petitioner gave an assurance that no such obscene dance movements will be there in the cultural programme to be conducted in the temple festival scheduled to be held on 11.06.2017 and whatever conditions this Court imposes for conducting the cultural programme, the same will be adhered to by the petitioner in letter and spirit.

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In view of the assurance so given by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of, by permitting the petitioner to conduct cultural programme in Sri Kamatchi Amman Koil at Thiruvarur District, scheduled to be held on 11.06.2017, with the following conditions:-

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(a) The cultural programme in connection with the Sri Kamatchi Amman Koil, at Thiruvarur District, shall be conducted on 11.06.2017, between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.

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(b)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants.

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(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played.

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(e) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.

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(f) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.

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(g) If there is violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith; and

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(h) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is conducted beyond the permitted time limit.

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(i) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.

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No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CO)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
sr/jer
To
The Inspector of Police
Valangaiman Police Station,
Thiruvarur District.
+1cc to Mr.K.Suthan, Advocate, S.R.No.40387
WP.No.14067 of 2017
NMI(CO)
CS/08/06/17

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M.Somu, S/o. Muthazhagan v. The Inspector of Police

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