GANDHI Vs. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, PUDUKKOTTAI AND OTHERS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 26/7/2018 at night 09.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., in connection with "Aadi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kaliyamman Temple at Poovatrakudi Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dtd. 12/7/2018.

(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 organised and conducted in every village all over the state, preventing the petitioner from conducting such programme in this particular village will amount to discrimination.