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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
Radhakrishnan – Appellant
Versus
Inspector Of Police, Muthandikuppam Police Station, Panrudi Taluk – Respondent
ORDER :
G.K.Ilanthiraiyan, J.
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the proceedings of the respondent dated 17.03.2025 thereby rejecting permission to conduct the Aadal Padal programme to be held on 23.03.2025 between 6.00 pm and 11.00 pm on the eve of Kumbabishekam Thiruvizha of Sri Periyandavar Temple situated at North Street, Setuthankuppam and post, Panrudi Taluk, Cuddalore District along with the consequential prayer for granting permission and an adequate police protection to conduct the Aadal Padal programme on 23.03.2025.
2. The petitioner has averred that he is one of the Dharmakarthas of the Sri Periyandavar Temple situated at North Street, Setuthankuppam and post, Panrudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. The temple is an ancient and culturally significant place of worship, possessing a rich heritage. For the past 10 years, the residents of the village have been celebrating the Kodai Festival. During the temple festival, a cultural event known as the "Aadal Padal" programme has been conducted for the past 10 years in a peaceful manner, without any law and order issues. In the current year, the Sri Periyandavar Temple Festival is scheduled to be held over
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.
Cultural events should not be denied without substantial justification, and authorities must respond promptly to requests for permissions.
The court upheld the right to conduct traditional cultural programs, emphasizing timely police consideration and the importance of maintaining 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.
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.
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.
Traditional cultural celebrations must be respected, and police must consider requests for such events reasonably and within a specified timeframe.
The court affirmed the right to conduct traditional cultural programmes, emphasizing timely police consideration and the necessity of maintaining public order.
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
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