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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP
Poosari Meiyan – Appellant
Versus
Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct Panguni Uthiram Festival at Arulmigu Sri Ariyanachi Temple and Sri Puliyamalai Malaiyandi Temple at Puzhuthipatti Village, Sivagangai District on 25.03.2024 from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. with light and sound.)
1. The learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioners submit that the Petitioners' ancestors participated in war with Pandya Kings. Therefore, they were presented with copper plate regarding the administration of Arulmigu Sri Ariyanachi Temple and Sri Puliyamalai Malaiyandi Temple at Puzhuthipatti Village, Sivagangai District. Hence, they seek permission of the Respondents to perform Pooja in the said temples for Panguni Festival on 25.03.2024 between 06.00 am to 10.00 pm.
2. When the learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioners was proceeding with arguments, the learned Counsel for the Intervenor submit that earlier also the father of the Petitioners had filed writ petitions, in W.P(MD)Nos.14559 of 2019, 4313 of 2022, in which, orders were granted in favour of the Petiti
The court emphasized the importance of amicable settlement and adherence to the model code of conduct during elections to maintain peace in the locality.
The court emphasized the need for procedural fairness in addressing competing claims for the participation in conducting a religious festival.
Court permits festival participation without recognizing poojari rights, enforcing prior police permission.
Cooperation with the Peace Committee Meeting and consideration of law and order condition are crucial factors in granting permission for conducting festivals.
Authorities must consider representations for public events in compliance with law and prior agreements.
Court balances temple festival permissions between rival groups by upholding police order and allocating alternate dates with protection.
Mandamus issued directing police enquiry under S.64 BNSS for joint temple festival conduct per prior orders, preventing ostracization.
Permission for temple festival granted within election code timings; liberty to challenge restrictions.
Court mandates peace committee for temple festival amid group disputes, ensuring inclusive participation without specific ritual claims.
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