JUDGMENT

Petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayers :-

a. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order or direction direction 2^nd and 3^rd respondent to a and effective police protection to the petitioner to conduct religious services in St.Mary’s Orthodox Valiyapally, Ayur, Kollam District without any let, hindrance or obstruction from 3^rd and 4^th respondents.

b. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order or direction directing the second and third respondents to afford sufficient adequate and effective police protection to the life of the parishioners and property of the St.Mary’s Orthodox Church, Ayur against the illegal acts and obstructions causing by the party respondents.

c. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order or direction directing the second and third respondents to afford sufficient adequate and effective police protection to the parishioners and property of the St.Mary’s Orthodox Church, Ayur for conducting the main festival scheduled to be celebrated from

4^th to 15^th August, 2024 with various events.

d. Issue a direction to the second and third respondents to consider Ext.P1