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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
N.TUKARAMJI
Hriday Agarwal – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner seeks passport renewal amid criminal case. (Para 1) |
| 2. past rulings highlight passport denial issues. (Para 3 , 15) |
| 3. court reviews legal standards for passport issuance. (Para 4 , 6 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. statutory framework governs passport renewal process. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. court concludes with direction to seek trial court approval. (Para 16 , 17) |
ORDER :
1. This Writ Petition is filed with the following relief:
“…to issue writ one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the inaction respondents to issue passport of the petitioner vide application dated 09.09.2025 bearing file no. HY9075611178825 as illegal, contrary to law and judicial precedents and consequently direct the respondent no. 2 to issue passport of the petitioner vide application dated 09.09.2025 bearing file no. HY9075611178825 immediately without any further delay and to pass......”
2.1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present writ petition has been filed being aggrieved by the communication dated 09.09.2025 issued by respondent No.2/the Regional Passport Officer (RPO), whereby the petitioner’s request for renewal of his passport was withheld on the ground o
The mere pendency of a criminal case cannot deny the issuance or renewal of a passport, ensuring respect for constitutional rights unless a specific court order prohibits it.
The mere pendency of a criminal case does not justify denial of passport renewal; a No Objection Certificate from the trial court is required for valid renewal.
Mere pendency of criminal case does not bar passport renewal; requires court permission only for travel abroad.
Mere pendency of criminal case does not bar passport renewal processing by passport authority.
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