1. Challenging the summons issued by the Executive Magistrate u/s 107 r/w 111 Cr.P.C., the petitioner is before this Court.

2. The factual matrix of the case is as under:

2.1 V. Ganesan, the Inspector of Police, No.15 Velampalayam Police Station, Tiruppur, registered a case in Cr.No.441 of 2016 on 21.07.2016 u/s 107 Cr.P.C. and placed the same before the Executive Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tiruppur City, for initiating action u/s 107 r/w 111 Cr.P.C. against the petitioner herein, pursuant to which the Executive Magistrate issued the impugned summons as aforestated.

2.2 It is averred by the Executive Magistrate that, on 15.07.2016, a dispute arose in Mahalakshmi Nagar which falls within his territorial jurisdiction, between “A” party and “B” party with regard to conduct of prayers and as a fall out, there has been breach of peace in the area and there is likelihood of further breach of peace and tranquillity. Therefore, the petitioner has been called upon to appear on 11.08.2016 to show cause as to why he should not furnish a bond for Rs.10,000/- for a period of one year for his keeping good conduct.

3. Mr. G. Karthikeyan, learned counsel for the petitioner