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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
S. Shanmugam – Appellant
Versus
Inspector of Police, Edaiyur Police Station – Respondent
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner calling for the records of the respondent dated 04.04.2025 and quash the same and consequently, directing the respondent to grant Police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Aariyalur Thiruvasalmedu Village Arulmigu Kottai Kaliyamman, Edumban Swamy, Koronayamoorthi & Anjaneyar Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvaur District on 09.05.2025 between 06.00 pm and 11.00 pm.
2. The petitioner averred that he along with the villagers are belong to Aariyalur Thiruvasalmedu Village and in their village, there is a temple called Arulmigu Kottai Kaliyamman, Edumban Swamy, Koronayamoorthi & Anjaneyar 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, Aariyalur Thiruvasalmedu Village Arulmigu Kottai Kaliyamman, Edumban Swamy, Koronayamoorthi & Anjaneyar Temple Festival at Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvaur District
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.
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
Traditional cultural programs should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential law and order issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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