This Writ Petition seeking to quash police proceedings rejecting permission for a cultural program festival was dismissed. The Court found no grounds to interfere with the respondent Police's decision.
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W.P.No.27325 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.09.2023
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.No.27325 of 2023 and W.M.P.No.26756 of 2023
Selvakumar
.. Petitioner
Versus
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the 2nd respondent in Proceedings Na.Ka.No.02/LIPS/2023, dated 05.09.2023 and quash the same and to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct a cultural programme (Dance and Music Program) in the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival to be held on 19.09.2023 from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm at Arulmigu Sri varasithi Vinayagar Thirukoil, Pacharapalayam, Keezhur, Kurinjipadi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Paramasivadoss
For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran, Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to quash the impugned proceedings, dated 05.09 .2023 passed by the respondent Police rejecting the
representation of the petitioner seeking permission to conduct cultural program.
2. Heard Mr.P.Paramasivadoss, learned Counsel for petitioner and Mr.A.Damodaran, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents.
3. This Court does not find any ground to interfere with the decision taken by the respondent Police.
4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
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Index : yes/no Speaking order/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : yes/no grs
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court should interfere with the Police decision rejecting permission to conduct a cultural program during a festival.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Selvakumar
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neyveli Circle
Inspector of Police, Vadalur Police Station
N. Anand Venkatesh
As recorded by the court registry
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