BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.407 of 2026 V.Jeyachithra ...Petitioner Vs

1. The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi – 110011.

2. The Embassy of India at Dubai, Rep. by Consulate General of India, Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave, P.O. Box 737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

3. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office-Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 6250 02.

4. The Inspector of Police, Aralvaimozhi Police Station, Kanyakumari District. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents 1 to 3 renew the Petitioner's Husband Mr.Velraj Masanam's Passport bearing Passport No. M9657108 by considering the Petitioner's husband's passport renewal application in ARN No.25-2055315719 dated 29.10.2025 filed before the 2^nd Respondent Embassy, within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.B.Micheal Sebastin For Respondents : M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side)

for R3 * * * * * ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a ma