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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Mr. Justice, J
K. Sastha Deavi – Appellant
Versus
The Deputy Secretary to the – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner's background and circumstances surrounding passport impoundment. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 2. arguments presented by the petitioner and respondents regarding nationality verification. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 3. court's observations on the responsibilities of authorities regarding nationality verification. (Para 11 , 12 , 18 , 19 , 21) |
| 4. clarification on the competent authority for nationality certification. (Para 31 , 32) |
| 5. final directive for the return of the passport and processing of citizenship verification. (Para 33) |
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith return the petitioner's passport bearing No.M9172689 which has been wrongfully impounded on the ground of suspicion of nationality.
2.The petitioner is a citizen of India born on 18th November 1991 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her Indian citizenship is rooted in her Indian heritage as she is the daughter of Indian parents, namely, Karunanandan and Rajeshwary. Her father Late.Thiru.Karunanandan who was born on 23rd March 1953 was an Indian citizen as evidenced by his Indian passport bearing No. T464115. However, the said Thiru.Karunanandan passed away on 7th February 2
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