IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA R.Kunasekarn ...Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Erode, Erode District.

2. State rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Aapakkudal Police Station, Aapakkudal, Bhavani Taluk, Erode – 638 501. ...Respondents Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting “Cock Fight” event during Pongal festival day on 09.01.2026 to 13.01.2026 at Rasankulam, Anthiyur Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Nandhagopal For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, APP

O R D E R

This writ petition (criminal) has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting “Cock Fight” event during Pongal festival day, which is scheduled from 09.01.2026 to 13.01.2026 at Rasankulam, Anthiyur Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District.

2. Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on eith