Nagaraj. a v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
This vacation officer order dismissed the prayer for police protection for a cultural program, referencing a prior 2017 Division Bench decision which granted similar permission. The court ordered the police to grant permission subject to six specific conditions regarding organization, timing, and conduct.
What the court decided
W.P (MD).No.9616 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
W.P (MD).No.9616 of 2022
A.Nagaraj ... Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.
- The Inspector of Police, (*)Thiruverumbur Police Station, Trichy District. ... Respondents
Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance program on 31.05.2022 from 8.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m. and Karakattam on 01.06.2022 from 10.00 p.m., to 6.00 a.m. in pursuant to the 'Vaikasi' Thiruvizha of Sri Selvamuthu Mariamman Kovil, situated at Alathur Village, Trichy District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 03.05.2022.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus directing permission and police protection for a cultural dance program can be issued subject to safety conditions.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A. Nagaraj
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Thiruverumbur Police Station
Coram
Case details
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