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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
B.Pugalendhi, J
K. Karuppu – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Division, Madurai Division – Respondent
ORDER :
(B. PUGALENDHI, J. )
The petitioner has approached this Court that his representation, seeking permission and police protection for various programmes namely Sri Valli Thirumanam Nadakam on 06.06.2025, Sri Mahamayee Nadagam on 07.06.2025, Sri Archana Maana Kandam on 08.06.2025 in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Kamba Kamatchiamman, Sri Karuppaswamy Kovil Urchava Thiruvizha at Nadamudalakuam Village, Usilampatti Talul, Madurai district has not been considered, has approached this Court.
2.The petitioner claims that he is a member of festival committee of Arulmigu Sri Kamba Kamatchiamman, Sri Karuppaswamy Kovil They have sought permission to conduct the programmes as above by their representation dated 07.05.2025, however it has not been considered by the respondent police. Therefore, the petitioner has approached this court.
3. Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents and submits that since there is a possibility of law and order problem permission has not been granted.
4. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the festival is being conducted by the entire villagers and there is no possibility for any law and order pr
The court held that community festivals can proceed under the petitioner's responsibility for law and order, conditional on cooperation with local authorities.
The court can permit cultural events with conditions to ensure public safety, balancing community interests and law enforcement concerns.
Judicial discretion can override administrative denials of public event permissions when community assurances are provided against potential law and order issues.
Balancing individual rights for cultural expression with public interest and law enforcement concerns is critical in writ jurisdiction.
Court affirmed long-standing local tradition for event conduct over police concerns of law and order when assurances are provided.
Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus granted to quash police order rejecting permission to hold cultural program, if held with peaceful observance of law and order.
Customary celebrations should be upheld unless substantial evidence of potential disruption exists, emphasizing timely consideration of requests for police permission.
High Court can direct grant of permission for cultural event when petitioner undertakes peace; refusal solely on anticipated law and order concerns invalid.
Traditional cultural programs should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential law and order issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
The court has the authority to grant permission for cultural programs with specific conditions to ensure public order and harmony.
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