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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
B.Vivekanandan – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector – Respondent
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.11.2025 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA W.P.(MD)No.34470 of 2025 B.Vivekanandan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Madurai District.
2.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai District.
3.The Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Madurai District.
4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to light the Karthigai Deepam at Dheepathoon (Ancient Stone Lamp Pillar), situated on Thirupparankundram Hill Top, in accordance with the directions of this Court in W.P.No.18884 of 1994 dated 21.11.1996 and permit the petitioner to light the same on 03.12.2025 by making necessary administrative and security arr
The court affirmed the right to light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, emphasizing communal harmony and overriding state concerns over public order, based on established customary practices.
State officials must comply with judicial orders related to the right of worship, or face contempt proceedings.
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