BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 18.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.CRL.(MD). No.592 of 2026 A.Rengasamy ... Petitioner Vs

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Velliyanai Police Station, Velliyanai, Karur District. 3.Manivannan

4.V.Mallamanaicker ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 and 2nd Respondent herein to grant permissions and adequate police protection to conduct Malai Kumbiduthal Nigalchi (Gathering for Worship) in Arulmigu Sri Jakkammal, Sri Mallaiyan and Sri Mariamman Temple during in the Tamil month of Masi Festival situated at North Mettupatti, Velliyanai Thenpagam Village, Karur District as per the schedule dated 28.02.2026, 01.03.2026, 02.03.2026 and 03.03.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026 and for other reliefs.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheed For R1 & R2 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

For R3 & R4 : Mr.S.Ramasamy, for Mr.R.Alagusamy

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been fi