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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 320

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
DIVINE S. – Appellant
Versus
THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 754 OF 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.C.S.SUMESH
For the Respondents: SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI., SMT. SURYA BINOY, SR. GP.

A Police Clearance Certificate can only be customized in connection with prior criminal proceedings and requires court orders.

Headnote:This judgment concerns the issuance of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) under applicable law, in light of the petitioner's involvement in a criminal case. The court determined that only a Customised PCC can be issued based on the prior orders from the Principal Sessions Court. The main issue framed by the court revolves around the response of the 1st respondent to the petitioner's request for a PCC. The court ruled that the 1st respondent is directed to issue a Customised PCC within two weeks, incorporating the details from the prior court orders. The writ petition is disposed of as above.

Table of Content
1. petitioner's dissatisfaction regarding pcc issuance. (Para 1)
2. authorities explain conditions for pcc issuance. (Para 2)
3. court's directive on pcc issuance. (Para 3)

JUDGMENT

The petitioner is aggrieved as the 1st respondent has not considered his request for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) favourably.

2. The learned DSGI appearing for the 1st respondent would submit that the petitioner is involved in a criminal case and therefore, only a Customised PCC can be issued, and that too only on orders from this Court.

3. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned DSGI appearing for the 1st respondent and having perused Ext.P2 order of the Principal Sessions Court, Kollam, this writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to issue a Customized PCC to the petitioner, also mentioning the details of the case mentioned in Ext.P2 order. The needful shall be done within two weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

The writ petition is disposed of as above.

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