BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 12/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Periyasamy ... Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Shri Valli Thirumana Drama on 16.02.2026 from 10.00 P.m to 5.00 a.m in connection with Masi Maga Sivarathiri Festival of Arulmigu Sri Periyanan, Sri Poovalingaswamy Temple situated at Udayaservaikaran Patti, Thiruchuli Taluk, Vimdhunagar District.

For Petitioner : K.Sathish Kumar, For Respondent : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER The present petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Shri Valli Thirumana Drama on 16.02.2026 from 10.00 P.m to 5.00 a.m in connection with Masi Maga Sivarathiri Festival of Arulmigu Sri Periyanan, Sri Poovalingaswamy Temple situated at Udayaservaikaran Patti, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The learned Government Advocate(Crl. Side)

vehemently objected stating that already there are several cases filed including Arms Act.

3.Considering the rival submissions, this Court is of the considered opinion that permission may be granted with strict conditions by restricting the time. Therefore, the respondent police is directed to accord permission for conducting Shri Valli Thirumana Drama on 17.12.2026 between 07.00 p.m, and 10.00 p.m.

with all other usual conditions.

4. With this direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No Costs.

12.02.2026 PJL Note:Issue order copy on 12.02.2026.

TO

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

S.SRIMATHY,J PJL ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.781 of 2026 Date : 12/02/2026