V.Raman, v. the Superintende of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition for police protection during a festival was closed as infructuous since the festival was not held due to failure of peaceful settlement, with the court advising parties to live peacefully.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02.03.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA
W.P(MD)No.2149 of 2018
V.Raman : Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur Division, Madurai District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kadupatti Police Station, Madurai District. 4. Oyyanan Poosari 5. O.Parthiban 6. O.Balachandar : Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to provide adequate police protection for the Melamattaiyan villagers to conduct Masi Pongal Festival to be held on 13.02.2018 in the Karuppasamy Temple at Melamattaiyan, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District without any hindrance by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2018.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking police protection for a festival prayer becomes infructuous when the festival is not conducted due to failure of an amicable solution.
Whether the High Court should adjudicate the petition when the relief sought has become unavailable.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Raman
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District
- respondent
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur Division
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Kadupatti Police Station
- respondent
Oyyanan Poosari
- respondent
Case details
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