BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY T.Ujin Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2. The Inspector of Police Karungal Police Station Karungal, Kanyakumari District.

3. The Inspector of Police Marthandam Police Station Marthandam, Kanyakumari District.

Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.R.Sreenivasan For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. side)

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct petitioner's church 99th year Annual Celebration from 09.01.2026 to 18.01.2026 with customary religious practices of installing light, illumination and sound system by considering the petitioner's representation dated

15.12.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct petitioner's church 99^th year Annual Celebration from 09.01.2026 to 18.01.2026 with customary religious practices of installing light, illumination and so