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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 43768
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R. Sakthivel, J
R. Kuppusamy – Appellant
Versus
District Collector – Respondent
Writ Petition (Criminal)
For the Appellants/Petitioners: G. Pandian, K. Panjamurthy
For the Respondents: C.R. Malarvannan
A writ petitioner has the right to seek withdrawal of their petition at any stage prior to final adjudication, and the court may grant such permission upon a formal request or endorsement by the petitioner's counsel.
Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Writ of Mandamus - Petitioner seeking permission to participate in temple rituals, processions, and customary poojas - Petitioner seeks withdrawal of the writ petition - Court grants permission to withdraw the petition.
Facts of the case:
The petitioner approached the Court seeking a writ of mandamus to compel authorities to allow village members to perform specific religious rituals and processions during a temple festival. Upon the matter being taken up for hearing, the counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the petition and made an endorsement to that effect on the case file.
Findings of Court:
The Court noted the endorsement made by the counsel for the petitioner requesting the withdrawal of the writ petition.
Issues: The central issue was whether the petitioner could be granted permission to withdraw the request for a judicial order regarding the facilitation of religious festivals and customary rituals.
Ratio Decidendi: In light of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the request to withdraw the petition is allowed.
Result: Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn.
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| 1. writ petition filed seeking police protection for village temple festival rights. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner sought and was granted permission to withdraw the writ petition. (Para 2 , 3) |
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL R.Kuppusamy, S/o.Ramar, Ayyanar Street, Elavathadi Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
..Petitioner Vs
1.The District Collector, O/o.the District Collector, Cuddalore & District.
2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore & District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Mutthandikuppam Police Station, Cuddalore & District.
..Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing 1 to 3 Respondents to ensured that the petitioner village members are permitted to participate and perform poojas, offerings, procession, temple chariot procession and all customary rituals in Arulmigu Angala Parameswari Temple festival scheduled to be conducted from 15.05.2026 & 16.05.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Pandian for Mr.K.Panjamurthy For Respondents: Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, 2 to 3 Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)
ORDER
This Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed to directing 1 to 3 Respondents to ensurer that the petitioner village members are permitted to participate and perform poojas, offerings, procession, temple chariot procession and all customary rituals in Arulmigu Angala Parameswari Temple festival scheduled to be conducted from 15.05.2026 & 16.05.2026.
2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, Mr.G.Pandian representing Mr.K.Panjamurthy, counsel on record for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition. To that effect, Mr.G.Pandian has made an endorsement in the case file. Scanned reproduction of the endorsement reads as follows:
3. In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is dismissed as withdrawn.
22-05-2026 RNA Note:
