Murugan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench - W.P(MD)No.14835 of 2025, decided 02.06.2025 by Mrs. Justice S. Srimathy. Mandamus under Article 226 concerning route and security of the Vinayagar Temple procession at Vasudevanallur Town, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District (Vinayagar Temple to Arulmighu Mariamman Temple), scheduled 03.06.2025, to prevent communal activities. Petition disposed of with directions: police protection to be considered and granted with strict conditions; petitioner to strictly follow 28.05.2025 peace committee conditions and is liable for untoward incidents; petitioner to approach Vasudevanallur Police Station; orders to be passed without awaiting the Court's order; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Police protection to be considered and granted with strict conditions; petitioner bound to strictly follow peace committee conditions and liable for any untoward incidents; petitioner directed to approach Vasudevanallur Police Station; concerned police station to pass orders without waiting for this Court's order; no order as to costs.