Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Seeking E-Passes For Madurai Murugan Conference at Madurai

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition challenging the Madurai Police’s requirement that vehicle passes be obtained 24 hours in advance from the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for the June 22 Muruga Bakthargal Aanmeega Maanadu. 

Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra argued that the state’s refusal to allow e‑passes via the TN e‑Pass portal was regressive, but the bench, Justices Mehta and Varale, found no fault given logistical constraints. 

The Court noted the option of a Letters Patent Appeal remained open, and permitted the petitioner to withdraw the Special Leave Petition, enabling the right to approach the High Court again.