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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
K. Veeraraj – Appellant
Versus
State Rep. by its Superintendent of Police – Respondent
ORDER :
1. This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner, to set aside the impugned order passed by the second respondent dated 06.02.2025 made in Na.Ka.No.02/2025/Va.Ka.Ni, thereby rejecting permission to conduct the Aadal Padal programme to be held on 11.02.2025 during the night time at 06.00 P.M to 10.00 P.M on the eve of “Sri Valli Devayani Sametha, Sri Sakthi Velmurugan Thirukovil Thaipoosam festival, and quash the impugned order along with the consequential prayer for granting permission and an adequate police protection to conduct the Aadal Padal programme on 11.02.2025.
2. The petitioner averred that there is a temple called Sri Valli Devayani Sametha, Sri Sakthi Velmurugan Thirukovil. During the temple festival, a cultural programme like Aadal padal programme is being conducted in the last year in a peaceful manner without any law and order problem. Likewise, in this year also, Sri Valli Devayani Sametha, Sri Sakthi Velmurugan Thirukovil Thaipoosam festival is scheduled for two days and there is a proposal to conduct Aadal padal programme on 11.02.2025 at about 06.00 P.M. to 10.00 P.M. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the second respondent, seeki
Traditional cultural events should not be denied without substantial justification, and police must respond to requests in a timely manner.
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.
The court affirmed the right to conduct traditional cultural programmes, emphasizing timely police consideration and the necessity of maintaining public order.
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 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 events, emphasizing timely police responses to requests for permissions to prevent unnecessary litigation.
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