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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 4297

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
FAHAD.M – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 45133 OF 2025



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.T.K.SANDEEP, SMT.RESHMA VISWANATHAN
For the Respondents: O.M.SHALINA, SRI. P.S. APPU

A court order directing timely consideration of passport application despite pending criminal proceedings, ensuring legal compliance.

Headnote:The writ petition seeks a direction for the renewal of the petitioner's passport despite the pendency of a criminal case, CRIME NO.363/2019. The Court noted the application is under consideration and mandated the second respondent to decide within three weeks. The Court determined that the petitioner may exit the country post judicial approval. The final order disposes of the writ petition as stated.

Table of Content
1. petitioner requests passport renewal despite criminal charge. (Para 1 , 2)
2. court directs timely decision on the application. (Para 3)

JUDGMENT

The prayer in the writ petition is to direct the 1st respondent to consider the application submitted by the petitioner for renewal/re-issuance of the passport, notwithstanding the pendency of Crime No.363/2019 of Hemambika Police Station, Palakkad.

2. The learned counsel for the 2nd respondent submits that the application is pending consideration.

3. Taking note of the above, there will be a direction to the 2nd respondent to pass orders on the same, in accordance with law, within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. However, he shall leave the country only after getting permission from the court concerned.

The writ petition is disposed of as above.

Sd/-MOHAMMED NIAS C.P.

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