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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
S. Arunraj – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Office, Thiruvarur, Thiruvarur District – Respondent
ORDER :
(G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.)
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner, to set aside the impugned order passed by the second respondent dated 25.04.2025 made in Na.Ka.No.31/PVK/CO/N.Ref.2025, thereby rejecting permission to conduct the Aadal Padal programme to be held on 07.05.2025 during the night time at 06.00 P.M to 11.00 P.M on the eve of “Thenparai Village, Sri Uthirapathy Madam, Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Aavaniappan Temple, Chithirai Thiruvizha, Thenparai, Thiruvarur District” and quash the impugned order along with the consequential prayer for granting permission and an adequate police protection to conduct the Aadal Padal programme on 07.05.2025.
2. The petitioner averred that he along with the villages are belong to Thenparai Village and in their village, there is a temple called Sri Uthirapathy Madam, Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Aavaniappan Temple, Chithirai Thiruvizha, Thenparai, Thiruvarur District. It is a rich heritage and ancient temple and for the past 25 years, they are celebrating temple festival. During the temple festival, a cultural programme like Aadal padal programme is being conducted every year in a peaceful manner without any law and order problem
The court upheld the right to conduct customary cultural programmes, emphasizing timely police action and the need for substantial evidence to deny permission based on law and order concerns.
Cultural events with a history of peaceful conduct should not be denied by police without substantial justification, and timely consideration of requests is essential.
Traditional cultural celebrations should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential disruption, and timely police responses to permission requests are essential.
Cultural events should not be denied without substantial justification, and authorities must respond promptly to requests for permissions.
The court affirmed the right to conduct traditional cultural programmes, emphasizing timely police consideration and the necessity of maintaining public order.
The court upheld the right to conduct traditional cultural programs, emphasizing timely police consideration and the importance of maintaining public order.
The court affirmed the right to conduct traditional cultural events, emphasizing the need for police to grant permissions unless significant law and order concerns exist.
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
The court upheld the right to conduct customary cultural events, emphasizing timely police responses to requests for permissions to prevent unnecessary litigation.
The court emphasized the necessity for timely consideration of requests for cultural events and upheld the right to conduct such events with conditions to maintain public order.
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