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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 81477
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
V. Lakshminarayanan, J
Dravidar Kazhagam – Appellant
Versus
Director General of Police – Respondent
WP Crl.No.1934 of 2026 | WPMP.Crl.No.702 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: J. Ravindran, M. Senniappan
For the Respondents: R. John Sathyan, R. Ganesh Kumar
A writ petition seeking permission for a public rally is closed when the state authorities grant the requested permission during the proceedings, rendering the relief sought already obtained.
Headnote:(A) Right to Protest - Permission for Rally - Grant of permission by authorities - When the State authorities grant the permission sought by the petitioner for conducting a propaganda rally, the writ petition becomes infructuous and is liable to be closed. (Para 1, 2)
Issues: Whether the petitioner is entitled to permission to conduct a two-wheeler propaganda rally against NEET and EWS in the State of Tamil Nadu.
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| 1. grant of relief by respondents renders the writ petition infructuous. (Para 1 , 2) |
To issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other writ or order or direction in the nature of writ to call for the records relating to the order made in Na.Ka.No.14909650/Public 2(2)/2026 on the file of the Director General of Police/1st respondent dated 27.07.2026 and quash the same along with all the consequential order issued by the respondents No.8 to 24 and further direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct two wheeler propaganda against the NEET and EWS in the State of Tamil Nadu and pass such further or other orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ravindran Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Senniappan
For Respondent(s): Mr.R.John Sathyan State Public Prosecutor Assisted by Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The State Public Prosecutor submits that the police officials situated on route of the rally have all granted permission to the petitioner to take the bike rally. His statement is recorded.
2.As the relief sought for by the petitioner is granted, this Writ Petition stands closed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.
20-08-2026
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