C. Muthukrishnan vs The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
Parties Involved
C. Muthukrishnan
The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
AI Summary
The court quashed the police's previous order denying protection for the Kodai festival due to past violence between rival groups. It directed the police to provide protection for the festival and allowed a member of the opposing group to participate in a limited capacity, promoting reconciliation between the parties.
Order Text
C. Muthukrishnan vs The Deputy Superintendent Of Police on 23 January, 2026 Author: S.Srimathy Bench: S.Srimathy WP Crl.(MD) NO. 309 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 23/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.309 of 2026 C. Muthukrishnan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Ambasamudram Police Station, Ambasamudram, Tirunelvelii District. 3. Sundar ... Respondents PRAYER :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the 2nd respondent by his impugned proceedings dated 18.01.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to grant police protection to conduct Kodai festival on 26.01.2026 to 28.01.2026 in Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Thirukovil, Aathiyadi Valaivu Street, Brahmadesam Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.P.P.Alwin Balan For R1 and R2 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.T.A.Ebenezar 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 23/01/2026 08:27:03 pm ) WP Crl.(MD) NO. 309 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to quash the impugned proceedings dated 18.01.2026 and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to grant police protection to conduct Kodai festival on 26.01.2026 to 28.01.2026 ...
