IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA

M.Vijyakumar ...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police,

Ranipet District.

2. Inspector of Police,

Ranipet Police Station,

Ranipet District. ...Respondents Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution

of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 20.12.2025 for extending police protection to the temple festival at Pappathi Amman Temple which is fixed

on 18.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Daranath

For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This writ petition (criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to

the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.12.2025, seeking to extend the police protection for conducting temple festival at

Pappathi Amman Temple on 18.01.2026.

2. Mr.S.Santhosh, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), takes notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this writ petition (criminal) is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents police submits that the Police authorities are ready to grant permission to conduct the temple festival on 18.01.2026, subject to certain conditions.

4. In view of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents police, this writ petition (criminal) stands disposed of with a direction to the second respondent police to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct temple festival on

18.01.2026. 09.01.2026 rap Neutral Citation: Yes/No Note to office: Issue order copy on 09.01.2026.

To:

1. The Superintendent of Police, Ranipet District.

2. Inspector of Police, Ranipet Police Station, Ranipet District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA , J .

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09.01.2026