HC-KAR IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 26^TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ WRIT PETITION NO. 23848 OF 2025 (GM-PASS)

C/W WRIT PETITION NO. 23851 OF 2025 (GM-PASS)

IN WP No. 23848/2025 BETWEEN:

MASTER ABDUL AHAD AZAD MINOR AGED 3 YEARS, SON OF MR. MOHAMED SHIHAD, RESIDING AT FLAT NO. 51072, BUILDING NO.5, TOWER 1, 7TH FLOOR, PRESTIGE FALCON CITY, KONANKUNTE, KANAKPURA MAIN ROAD, BENG-560062.

REPRESENTED BY MRS. AFREEN, I.E., MOTHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF THE Digitally signed PETITIONER. by SHWETHA RAGHAVENDRA R/A FLAT NO. 51072, BUILDING NO.5, Location: HIGH TOWER 1, 7TH FLOOR, PRESTIGE FALCON CITY, COURT OF KONANKUNTE, KANAKPURA MAIN ROAD, KARNATAKA BENG-560062. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. NAGARAJ R, ADVOCATE)

AND:

1. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, 74B, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI 110 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

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2. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, BENGALURU MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, 8TH BLOCK, 80 FEET ROAD, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU - 560095, KARNATAKA, INDIA.

REPRESENTED BY THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER.

3. MR MOHAMMED SHAHID, S/O MOHAMMED YOUSUFF SAIT, AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS, R/AT FLAT NO.F-01, No.37/1, BERLIE STREET, LANGFORD TOWN, INCLOVER HAVEN, BENGALURU-560025 (IMPLEADING APPLICANT)

…RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.ADITYA SINGH, CGC FOR R1 & R2;

SRI.AMIT MANDAGI., ADVOCATE FOR SMT.SWATHI MANDAGI, ADVOCATE FOR R3)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 & 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE R2 TO PROCESS THE APPLICATION NO. BN1067494225725 TO RE-ISSUE/ RENEW THE PASSPORT OF THE PETITIONER IN A TIME BOUND MANNER AND PASS ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS MAY BE DEEMED JUST AND NECESSARY IN THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE.

IN WP NO. 23851/2025 BETWEEN:

MS. INAYAH HAWWA SHAHID MINOR AGED 7 YEARS, DAUGHTER OF MR. MOHAMED SHIHAD, RESIDING AT FLAT NO. 51072, BUILDING NO.5, TOWER 1, 7TH FLOOR, PRESTIGE FALCON CITY, KONANKUNTE, KANAKPURA MAIN ROAD, BENGALURU-560062.

REPRESENTED BY MRS. AFREEN, I.E., MOTHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF THE PETITIONER.

HC-KAR R/A.FLAT NO. 51072, BUILDING NO.5, TOWER 1, 7TH FLOOR, PRESTIGE FALCON CITY, KONANKUNTE, KANAKPURA MAIN ROAD, BENGALURU-560062.

...PETITIONER (BY SRI. NAGARAJ R, ADVOCATE)

AND:

1. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, 74B, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI 110 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. 2. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, BENGALURU MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, 8TH BLOCK, 80 FEET ROAD, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU - 560095, KARNATAKA, INDIA.

REPRESENTED BY THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER.

3. MR MOHAMMED SHAHID, S/O MOHAMMED YOUSUFF SAIT, AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS, R/AT FLAT NO.F-01, No.37/1, BERLIE STREET, LANGFORD TOWN, INCLOVER HAVEN, BENGALURU-560025 (IMPLEADING APPLICANT)

...RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.H.SHANTHI BHUSHAH, DSGI FOR R1 & R2;

SRI.AMIT MANDAGI., ADVOCATE FOR SMT.SWATHI MANDAGI, ADVOCATE FOR R3)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 & 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE R-2 TO PROCESS THE APPLICATION NO. BN1077494575525 TO RE- ISSUE/RENEW THE PASSPORT OF THE PETITIONER IN A TIME BOUND MANNER PASS ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION AS MAY BE DEEMED JUST AND NECESSARY IN THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE.

HC-KAR THESE PETITIONS, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

ORAL ORDER

1. In WP No.23848/2025 has been filed by the mother representing the minor son seeking for the following reliefs;

a. Issue a direction or an Order, in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the R2 to process the application No. BN1067494225725 to re-issue/ renew the passport of the petitioner in a time bound manner and pass any other writ, order or direction as may be deemed just and necessary in the facts and circumstances of the case.

b. Grant such other and further relief/s as may be just and necessary in the interest of justice and equity.

2. In WP No.23851/2025 has been filed by the mother representing the minor daughter s