M.Vijayakumar v. Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.Crl.No.838 of 2026, decided 15.06.2026 by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J. Petition disposed (closed), no costs. Mandamus under Article 226 sought against Superintendent of Police, Ranipet, to act on representation dated 04.02.2026 regarding disturbances and customary right to adorn the second garland in Sri Papathi Amman temple. CSR.No.64 of 2026 closed after amicable settlement between petitioner M.VijayaKumar and respondent K.Srinivasan; festival conducted peacefully with police aid; outstanding grievance is claim to first honour during festival; remedy for any claimed right over temple festival directed to civil court.
What did the court decide?
Recording the submissions that the complaint (CSR.No.64 of 2026) was closed after an amicable settlement between the petitioner and the second respondent and that the festival was conducted peacefully, the writ petition is closed.