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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 31028

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J
S.Pandiyarajan – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Ramanathan
For the Respondents:Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr.RMS.Sethuraman for M/s.KBS Law office, Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate(Civil)

Table of Content
1. petition seeks mandamus for temple rituals permission. (Para 1)
2. prior clashes prevent festival without resolution. (Para 2)
3. implead rival group claiming participation rights. (Para 3)
4. heard counsels and perused records. (Para 4)
5. direct peace committee for inclusive festival. (Para 5 , 6)

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents 1 to 3 to permit the petitioner to conduct Abhisekam, Annadhanam and Pongal on 14.04.2026 in Navanikattu Ayyanar Temple situated at Navanikalam Nerkuppai, Thiruppattur Taluk, Sivagangai District on the eve of auspicious Tamil New Year based on the representation dated 11.03.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramanathan For R1 – R3 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor For R4 : Mr.RMS.Sethuraman for M/s.KBS Law office For R5 : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate(Civil)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to permit the petitioner to conduct Abhisekam, Annadhanam and Pongal on 14.04.2026 in Navanikattu Ayyanar Temple situated at Navanikalam Nerkuppai, Thiruppattur Taluk, Sivagangai District on the eve of auspicious Tamil New Year based on the

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