JUDGMENT

Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

W.P.(C) 16212/2022

2. The Petitioner-Shabnam who is the wife of a Nigerian national Mr. Desmond Okechukwu Uzozie, has filed the present writ petition seeking the issuance of a passport for her minor child who was born on 25th June, 2021.

3. It is not disputed that the child was born in India.

4. When the Petitioner applied for the Indian passport of her minor child, on 28th October 2021, an interview appointment was given to the Petitioner for the same day. The Petitioner claims that after attending the said interview at the Passport Seva Kendra, Herald House, New Delhi, all formalities regarding the issuance of a Passport to the Petitioner's son were completed. However, to date, the passport application of the Petitioner's son has not been granted. Further, it is claimed that as per the passport office website, the said application is still under review at the Regional Passport Office. Thus, the Petitioner has preferred this writ petition.

5. A status report was called from the Regional Passport Office (RPO). The said status report has been filed in compliance with the order dated 24