PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to re issue the Passport based on the petitioner’s application in File No.TR2076564130926, dated 18.03.2026 by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 08.06.2026.

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The petitioner is before this Court seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to re-issuance of passport based upon his application in File No.TR2076564130926, dated 18.03.2026

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that, though an application has been submitted for re-issuance of passport, the same has not been processed by the first respondent. According to the petitioner, the application has been kept pending on the ground that a criminal case has been registered against him.

3. Mr. R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent, on instructions, submitted that a criminal case has been registered against the petitioner in Cr.No.68 of 2024.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. The refusal to issue or renew a passport