Mohammed Azarudeen vs The Commissioner of Police

W.P.Crl.(MD) No.1611 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD).No.1611 of 2026 Mohammed Azarudeen ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Mattuthavanai Police Station, Madurai City. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from interfering with the petitioner's peaceful running of his hotel/eatery in the name and style of "Azar Mahal" functioning at No.11, Fruit Market Complex, Mattuthavani, Melur Main Road, Madurai, during late night hours. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy, Government Advocate (Crl. side) 1/13 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 16/07/2026 11:43:04 am ) W.P.Crl.(MD) No.1611 of 2026 ORDER Prologue: The present writ petition raises an issue touching upon the delicate balance between an individual's constitutional right to carry on a lawful trade and the obligation of the State to maintain public order and regulate civic life. The petitioner, a hotelier