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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
P. Jayakannan – Appellant
Versus
Inspector of Police – Respondent
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner calling for the records of the respondent vide his order in Na.Ka.No.05/Ka.Aa/ KILIYANUR Ka.Ni/2025 dated 14.04.2025 and quash the same and consequently, directing the respondent to grant Police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Kiliyanur, Kilkoothapakkam Village Arulmigu Sree Muthu Mariyamman Temple Festival at Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District on 29.04.2025 between 06.00 pm and 11.00 pm.
2. The petitioner averred that he along with the villagers are belong to Kilkoothapakkam village and in their village, there is a temple called Arulmigu Sree Muthu Mariyamman Temple. It is a rich heritage and ancient temple and for the past two decades, they are celebrating Temple festival. During the temple festival, a cultural programme like Aadal padal programme is being conducted for the past two decades in a peaceful manner without any law and order problem. Likewise, in this year also, Kiliyanur, Kilkoothapakkam Village Arulmigu Sree Muthu Mariyamman Temple Festival at Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District is scheduled for one day and there is a proposal to conduct Aadal padal programme on 29.04.2
Traditional cultural programs should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential law and order issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
Traditional cultural celebrations must be respected, and police must consider requests for such events reasonably and within a specified timeframe.
Customary celebrations should be upheld unless substantial evidence of potential disruption exists, emphasizing timely consideration of requests for police permission.
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
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.
Cultural events with a history of peaceful conduct should not be denied by police without substantial justification, and timely consideration of requests is essential.
The court affirmed the right to conduct traditional cultural programmes, emphasizing timely police consideration and the necessity of maintaining public order.
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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