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Rajendiran v. The Commissioner of Police

Madras HC16 Jul 2026WP Crl./1694/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Temple festival police protection writ of mandamus, Article 226 of the Constitution of India; representation dated 23.06.2026; Arasaradi Muniyappan Sri Sitteswara Temple, Panangadu, Aandipatty, Salem District; Vengala Statue of Muniyappan Samy; enquiry ordered after notice to counter parties; police protection in accordance with law; disposed without costs; respondents: Commissioner of Police Salem City, Inspector of Police Kondalampatty Police Station, private respondent Selvam; bench: G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J.; decided 16-07-2026.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with the above directions (enquiry by the 2nd respondent on the representation dated 23.06.2026 after due notice to counter parties, and appropriate orders for police protection in accordance with law); no costs. ¶25

Rajendiran Vs The Commissioner of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP Crl. No. 1694 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 16-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1694 of 2026

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Rajendiran S/o.Angamuthu, No.4/191, Lake Anna Nagar, Panangadu, Aandipatty, Salem District - 636 307.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Commissioner of Police Salem City, Salem District.

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The Inspector of Police Kondalampatty Police Station, Salem District.

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Selvam S/o.Arunachalam, No.3/223C, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Lake Anna Nagar, Panangaud, Aandipatty. Salem District - 636307.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ of order or direction in the nature of Writ directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to give police aid for conduct the Arasaradi Muniyappan Sri Sitteswara Temple festival at Panangadu, Aandipatty, Salem District and give police aid for petitioner to carry a Vengala Statue of Muniyappan Samy in the festival in pursuant to petitioner representation dated 23.06.2026.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP Crl. No. 1694 of 2026

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For Petitioner(s):

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Mr.P.Dasarathan

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For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel Government of Tamil Nadu

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ORDER

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The Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the 1st and 2nd respondent to give police aid for conduct the Arasaradi Muniyappan Sri Sitteswara Temple festival at Panangadu, Aandipatty, Salem District and give police aid for petitioner to carry a Vengala Statue of Muniyappan Samy in the festival in pursuant to petitioner representation dated 23.06.2026.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the 2^nd

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respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry based on the representation dated 23.06.2026, after issuing due notice to the counter parties and pass appropriate

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orders to provide police protection in accordance with law.

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