Perumal v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2899 of 2026, Perumal v. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Peraiyur & Anr., Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 02.06.2026 by L. Victoria Gowri, J. Disposed writ of mandamus petition under Article 226 granting permission for an Adal Padal cultural programme at the Sri Kaaliyamman Temple festival (Thummanayakanpatti, Silaimalaipatti, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District) on 11.06.2026, 07.00 p.m.–10.00 p.m., subject to fourteen conditions covering obscenity, dress code, timing, alcohol, political/religious/caste content, banners, communal harmony, police power to stop overrun, and organiser liability. Relies on DGP Tamil Nadu circulars of 31.10.2018 and 09.04.2019 on considering permission applications for cultural programmes. Relevant to: permissions for temple festival cultural events, standard conditions imposed by the High Court, and organiser/committee liability for violations.