RAVICHANDRAN Vs. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND OTHERS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction, to direct the second respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct the cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 1/8/2018 at night 09.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., in connection with "Aadi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiamman Kovil at Mavadikottai Village, Avudaiyarkovil Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dtd. 5/7/2018.

(2.) Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

(3.) Taking into consideration the facts of the present case and the fact that such programmes are being organized and conducted in every village all over the state, preventing the petitioner from conducting such programme in this particular village will amount to discrimination.