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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
Vignesh – Appellant
Versus
The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts of the case and responses (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. legal observation on fir and passport renewal (Para 4) |
| 3. final decision on passport renewal (Para 5) |
ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to renew the passport of the petitioner, vide Application No.MD1076393180426, dated 13.02.2026.
2. Mr.S.M.Ashok, learned Standing Counsel, taking notice on behalf of the first respondent, submitted that the passport was not renewed in view of a pending criminal case.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side), appearing on behalf of the second respondent, submitted that Crime No.177 of 2025 is pending on the file of the Ilayankudi Police Station for the offences under Sections 281 and
106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
4. It is settled that the mere pendency of an FIR is not a bar for renewal of a passport. In the event that a charge sheet is filed, the petitioner will be required to obtain permission from the concerned Court before travelling abroad.
5. In view of the above, the writ petition is allowed on the following terms:-
(i) The first respondent is directed to renew the passport of the petitioner, vide Application No.MD1076393180426, dated 13.
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