BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 11/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY M.Prabhakaran ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

Virudhunagar..

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Aviyur Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and provide necessary police protection for conducting the traditional Kida Muttu event on 28^th February 2026 at Aaviyur Village, Kariapatti Block, Virudhunagar District.

For Petitioner : Mr.Aravind.C, Advocate.

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

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent to grant permission and provide necessary police protection for conducting the traditional Kida Muttu event on 28^th February 2026 at Aaviyur Village, Kariapatti Block, Virudhunagar District.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the Commissioner of Animal Husbandry and Veteri