BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Ansar Ali ...Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Officer of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kottaipattinam Sub Division, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Mimisal Police Station, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.3 to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct public meeting on 14.02.2026 near the Mimisal Bus Stand, Pudukkottai by considering the petitioner's representation dated

05.02.2026 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Coourt.

For Petitioner : Dr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent No.3 to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct public meeting on 14.02.2026 near the Mimisal Bus Stand, Pudukkottai by considering the petitioner's representation dated

05.02.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that there are already two communal groups in the area and that a similar request made earlier by another group had been declined. In view of the prevailing situation, the authorities are not inclined to grant permission, as the place chosen by the petitioner is highly congested and there is a likelihood of communal unrest. Considering these circumstances, the respondents rejected the request for permission. However, it was submitted that if the petitioner chooses an alternative venue to conduct the meeting, the same may be considered.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the petitioner to submit a fresh representation to the second respondent specifying a different date and venue. Upon receipt of such representation, the Deputy Superintendent of Police shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders, including granting police protection subject to necessary conditions, on or before 18.02.2026.

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 11.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm Note : Issue order copy on 12.02.2026 To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Officer of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kottaipattinam Sub Division, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Mimisal Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

S.SRIMATHY, J.

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11.02.2026