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G. Murali v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC5 Jul 2017WP(MD)/12429/2017

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent police officer to permit the petitioner to conduct an 'Aadal Padal' cultural programme during a temple festival subject to specific conditions regarding peace, decorum, and timing.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent to grant permission for the 'Aadal Padal programme' subject to conditions of peace, no obscenity, and fixed timings.

G. Murali Vs the Superintendent of Police — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 05.07.2017

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P(MD)No.12429 of 2017

G.Murali

... Petitioner

vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Keelarajakularaman Police Station, Keelarajakularaman, Virudhunagar District.

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Keelarajakularaman Police Station,

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... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme, [i.e,] Adal Padal, on 05.07.2017 at 08.00 PM, in the eve of Arulmighu Vinayagar Kovil, "Kumbaabisekam Vizha" at Mettuvadakarai, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan

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Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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(Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J )

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme, [i.e,] Adal Padal, on 05.07.2017 at 08.00 PM, in the eve of Arulmighu Vinayagar Kovil, "Kumbaabisekam Vizha" at Mettuvadakarai, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2017.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.The writ petitioner has submitted a representation in this regard on 29.06.2017.

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3.Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner as well as the respondents.

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4.Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court

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passes the following order:-

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The second respondent is directed to grant permission to the writ petitioner to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" in connection with ''Kumbaabisekam Vizha” at Arulmighu Vinayagar Kovil, at Mettuvadakarai, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, subject to the following conditions:

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The event shall be conducted in an organised and peaceful manner without causing any law and order problem.

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● There shall not be any obscene or vulgar scenes during the dance performance by any one of the participants or others.

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● The programme timings shall be between 06.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. on 05.07.2017.

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● If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the second respondent or the duly authorised officer is entitled to take necessary action as per law and stop such performance.

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The Writ Petition is disposed of, with the above

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directions. No costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(Crl.side)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

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2.The Inspector of Police,

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Keelarajakularaman Police Station,

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Keelarajakularaman, Virudhunagar District.

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+1cc to M/S.G.Marimuthu, Advocate SR.No. 63542

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W.P(MD)No.12429 of 2017 05.07.2017

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JM/SKN RSK/SAR 2/06.07.2017/2P/4C

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

G. Murali v. the Superintendent of Police

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