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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
M. Elanghezhiyan @ Ramesh – Appellant
Versus
Superintendent of Police, Tiruvarur District, Tiruvarur – Respondent
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner calling for the records of the impugned order of the second respondent herein in Na.Ka.No.04 /2025/Va.Ka.Ni/dated 08.04.2025 and to quash the same and consequently direct the respondents herein to grant police protection from 27.04.2025 to 03.05.2025 including to conduct 'Pottikku Potti' Aadal Padal Cultural Programme to be held on the night of 02.05.2025 from 09.00 P.M. to 11.00P.M.
2. The petitioner averred that he along with the villagers belong to Peraiyur village and in their village, there is a temple called Arulmighu Shri Pichanda Moorthy. It is a rich heritage and ancient temple. During the temple festival, a cultural programme like Aadal padal programme is being conducted in a peaceful manner without any law and order problem. Likewise, in this year also, Urchava Vizha of Arulmighu Shri Pichanda Moorthy (Ki.Pi.25) Amudhu Padaiyal Festival is scheduled on 27.04.2025 to 03.05.2025 and there is a proposal to conduct Aadal padal programme on 02.05.2025 between 09.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondent, seeking permission to conduct Aadal padal programme on 02.05.2025. The
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
Customary celebrations should be upheld unless substantial evidence of potential disruption exists, emphasizing timely consideration of requests for police permission.
Traditional cultural celebrations must be respected, and police must consider requests for such events reasonably and within a specified timeframe.
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 programs should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential law and order issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
Cultural events should not be denied without substantial justification, and authorities must respond promptly to requests for permissions.
Traditional cultural celebrations should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential disruption, and timely police responses to permission requests are essential.
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 programmes traditionally held at temples cannot be denied by authorities without substantial justification, emphasizing timely consideration of requests to maintain public order.
Cultural programmes related to traditional festivals should be permitted unless there is a clear and imminent threat to public order.
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