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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
S. Sasitharan – Appellant
Versus
Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District – Respondent
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| 1. counsel argues for permission (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. government advocate argues against (Para 4) |
| 3. court reviews previous orders (Para 5) |
| 4. court cites previous rulings (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. impugned order quashed (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
ORDER :
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order made in Na.Ka.No.10/Ka.Thu.Ka.Pa/2025, dated 16.02.2025 passed by the second respondent, quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct cultural program (Dance and Music Program) in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Aalayam situated at Muthandikuppam Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District scheduled to be held on 24.02.2025 from 6.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a temple namely, Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Aalayam situated at Muthandikuppam Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, for the past several decades, the villagers and the neighbouring villagers used to celebrate the festival in a grandeur manner every year. Accordingly, the villagers have decided to celebrate the Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Aalayam temple f
Customary celebrations should not be hindered without substantial justification, and authorities must respond promptly to requests for cultural events.
Cultural programmes related to traditional festivals should be permitted unless there is a clear and imminent threat to 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.
Court grants conditional permission for temple festival cultural programmes, quashing rejection based on police circulars and cultural relevance.
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.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the right to conduct cultural programmes, subject to adherence to legal provisions, court decisions, and specific conditions imposed by the cour....
The court emphasized the importance of adhering to noise pollution rules and ensuring public order and tranquillity when granting permission for cultural events.
Cultural events should not be denied without substantial justification, and authorities must respond promptly to requests for permissions.
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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