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Ayyannam v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC19 Mar 2018CRL OP/8188/2018

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought permission to conduct a cultural programme facing police objection regarding law and order. The court allowed the petition, permitting the event subject to conditions prohibiting obscenity, political/religious content, and ensuring timing and protection.

What did the court decide?

Permission granted to conduct cultural programme on 30.03.2018 between 06:00 PM and 11:00 PM, subject to conditions prohibiting obscene content, political/religious messages, and ensuring segregation

Ayyannam Vs the Superintendent of Police — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2018)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 19.03.2018

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH

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Crl.OP.No. 8188 of 2018

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Ayyannam .. Petitioner

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Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kakapalayam Police Station, Salem District. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.PC, praying to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal) schedule to be held on 30.03.2018 at Sri Vinayagar Koil, Pudur Village, Kallakarattur, Salem District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2018.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Gopinath

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For Respondents : Mrs.V.Saratha Devi Government Advocate (Crl. Side) - - - - O R D E R

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Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of Sri Vinayagar Koil, Pudur Village, Kallakarattur, Salem District, the petitioner made a representation dated 12.03.2018 to the 2^nd respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present criminal original petition has been filed.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents.

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Learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.

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A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, the criminal original petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme , however, with the following conditions:-

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(a) The cultural programme in connection with the event of Sri Vinayagar Koil, Pudur Village, Kllakarattur, Salem District, shall be conducted on 30.03.2018 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 played beyond the permitted time limit.

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(i) The 2^nd respondent is directed to issue necessary protection and permission, incorporating the above conditions. Sd/Deputy Registrar

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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

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The Inspector of Police, Kakapalayam Police Station, Salem District.

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The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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+1cc to Mr.R.Gopinath, Advocate, S.R.No.20518
Crl.OP.No.8188 of 2018
RRK(26/03/2018)

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