Suresh v. The State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
Kitta Muttu / Kida-Muttu traditional animal event; permission with conditions; Chithirai festival, Sri Sakthi Kaliamman Temple, M.Kelapatti, Muthalaikulam Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District; Article 226 mandamus; police protection; veterinary supervision of goats; prohibition on intoxication and poison-dipped knives; organisers to bear police/veterinary expenses; affidavit of undertaking; follows W.P.(MD)No.16489 of 2025 (18.06.2025), W.P.(MD)No.15410 of 2024 (11.07.2024), W.P.(MD)No.9597 of 2025 (DB, 04.04.2025), WP(MD) No. 528/2022 (11.01.2022), W.P.(MD).No.10771 of 2013 (05.07.2013, cock-fight precedent). Relevant to advocates seeking permission for customary animal sports/events in Madurai district and the standard conditions imposed.
What did the court decide?
The sixth respondent (Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station) is directed to issue proceedings permitting the petitioner to hold the Kitta Muttu cultural event on 28.04.2026 by incorporating appropriate conditions as per the Court's earlier orders; writ petition disposed of with no costs.