Judge:* Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan – *Case:* In Re: Installation of Flagpoles on Roads – *Date of Order:* December 4, 2025

*Madras High Court*

– *Judge:* Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan
– *Case:* In Re: Installation of Flagpoles on Roads
– *Date of Order:* December 4, 2025
– *Parties:* Not specified (Suomotu case)
– *Counsel:*
– Government of Tamil Nadu: Not specified
– Other parties: Not specified
– *Court Observation:*
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that no political party erects temporary flagpoles on roads or their vicinity. The court warned that if any party violates this order, contempt proceedings will be initiated not only against government officials but also against the concerned political parties.

*Key Points:*

– The court had earlier directed the state government to frame guidelines for erecting temporary flagpoles for political events.
– The government had framed guidelines, including a rental fee for flagpoles.
– The court was informed that action was being taken against parties violating the guidelines.
– The court emphasized that violating the guidelines would lead to contempt proceedings against both officials and political parties.