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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
K.SREENIVASA REDDY
Kantamneni Srinivasa Rao, S/O Koteswara Rao – Appellant
Versus
Union of India, Represented By Its Secretary (Ministry Of External Affairs) New Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner seeks passport renewal and clarity on law. (Para 1) |
| 2. pendency of criminal proceedings not an absolute bar. (Para 2 , 10 , 12) |
| 3. arguments raised concerning passport renewal. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 4. court reviews facts and circumstances. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. accused's travel rights and court perceptions. (Para 8 , 9 , 14) |
| 6. legal precedents influencing decision. (Para 11 , 13 , 15) |
| 7. court grants renewal on terms set. (Para 16) |
| 8. writ petition is allowed. (Para 17) |
ORDER :
K.SREENIVASA REDDY, J.
1. This Writ Petition was filed seeking the following relief:
“…to issue a Writ or Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of respondents particularly, 2nd respondent renewed the petitioner’s Passport vide Passport No:M1796691 for a period of One year i.e. from 31.07.2025 to 30.07.2026 in connection with renewal of Passport application as per the Orders of the V Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class at Tirupati in Crl.M.P.No.1286 of 2025 in C.C.No.288 of 2024, dated 03.07.2025 instead of renewal of Passport as prescribed for 5/10 years as per the Amended PASSPORT ACT , even though there is no specific period was
Pendency of criminal proceedings does not automatically bar passport renewal; restrictions on rights must be just and legal, emphasizing individual liberty under Article 21.
The pendency of a criminal case does not justify the refusal of passport services, as individuals retain their right to travel freely, protected under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.
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