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Marikalai v. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP Crl.(MD)/2969/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; single judge L. Victoria Gowri, J.; decided 04.06.2026; W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2969 of 2026. Keywords: writ of mandamus; Article 226; police permission for cultural programme; Adal Padal; representation dated 01.06.2026 not considered; locus standi / nexus with village; stranger to village; Vaigasi Pongal festival concluded 26.05.2026 and 27.05.2026; objection by local inhabitants; Superintendent of Police Virudhunagar; Inspector of Police M.Pudupatti Police Station; writ petition dismissed for lack of merit.

What did the court decide?

From the cause title itself, the petitioner has no nexus with M. Pudupatti Village. ¶26

Marikalai Vs The Superintendent of Police… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2969 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 04.06.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2969 of 2026

Marikalai

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

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The Inspector of Police, M.Pudupatti Police Station, M.Pudupatti, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent herein to give permission to conduct Adal Padal programme on 06/06/2026 in our M. Pudupatti Village, based upon the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side)

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

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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2969 of 2026

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents herein to give permission to conduct Adal Padal programme on 06/06/2026 in M. Pudupatti Village, based upon the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had submitted the representation only for the purpose of obtaining permission to conduct a cultural programme. However, as the said representation was not considered by the respondents, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present writ petition.

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However, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner is not a resident of, nor does he have any connection with, M. Pudupatti Village. It was further submitted that the Vaigasi Pongal festival had already been conducted and concluded on 26.05.2026 and 27.05.2026. According to the learned Government Advocate, the petitioner, being a stranger to the village, is seeking permission to conduct a cultural programme therein, which is strongly objected to by the local inhabitants.

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

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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2969 of 2026

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Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the

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materials placed before this Court.

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Having considered the submissions made on either side, this Court finds from the cause title itself that the petitioner has no nexus with M. Pudupatti Village. In such circumstances, this Court is of the view that the petitioner is not entitled to seek the relief prayed for. Accordingly, finding no merit in the writ petition and the same is dismissed.

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04.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Sm

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TO :-

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