IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
N.TUKARAMJI
Thirumani Nagaraju – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
ORDER :
1. This Writ Petition is filed with the following relief:
“pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS against the 2nd respondent in refusing to reissue/renew the passport of the petitioner by issuing the impugned notice dated 17-09-2025 on account of pendency of the Cr.No.553/2021 U/s 186, 353, 506, 147 r/w 149 IPC of Medipally PS. This case is under PT vide CC. No. 10087/2021 at IV Addl. Metropolitan Magistrate, Ranga Reddy District at LB Nagar as the same is illegal arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 19 and 21 of the constitution of India and the against the principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the order dated 17-09-2025 vide letter reference no. OBJ/1050097133/25 and direct the Respondent No.2 to reissue/ renew the passport vide P2619543……...”
2.1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present Writ Petition has been instituted, being aggrieved by the communication dated 17.09.2025 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 of pendency of a criminal case.
2.2. It is further sub
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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.
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.
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