IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.01.2026 CORAM:

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

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bhavani, Erode District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Ammapet Police Station, Erode District. ...Respondents Writ Petition (Criminal) is 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 the Pongal festival days from 09.01.2026 to 13.01.2026 at Kurichi Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District based on the representation of the petitioner dated 29.12.2025.

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

O R D E R

This writ petition (criminal) has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission and police protection to conduct Cock Fight event during Pongal Festival at Sempaddapalayam Village, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District, which is scheduled from 09.01.2026 to 13.01.2026 by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.12.2025.

2. Mr.S.Santhosh, learned Govern