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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J
Manivannan D – Appellant
Versus
The Union of India – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226
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| 1. writ petition for passport issuance. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. pendency of fir does not impede passport issuance. (Para 3) |
| 3. court orders consideration of passport application. (Para 4 , 5) |
O R D E R
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the second respondent to issue passport to the petitioner based upon his application dated 11.12.2025.
2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the fifth respondent brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.247 of 2024, on the file of the fifth respondent police station. Though charge sheet has been made ready, so far, it has not been filed.
3. This Court in a judgment reported in 2014 8 MLJ 61 (Mr.W.Jaihar Willam Vs.the State of Tamil Nadu) has held that mere pendency of FIR would not be a legal impediment for issuance of passport.
4. In view of the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the application of the writ petitioner for issuance of passport and pass orders on or before 30.03.2026
5. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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