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Double Passport Possession - The petitioner holds two Indian passports with different personal details, including differing dates of birth and passport numbers. One passport (VI84064) was issued with a date of birth as 14.05.1961, while another (P919357) shows a different set of particulars. The petitioner suppressed information about possessing multiple passports ABBAS.K.M vs THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER - Madras.
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Offense Under Section 12 of Passports Act - Obtaining multiple passports with conflicting personal information is an offense under Section 12 of the Passports Act, 1967. Authorities issued show-cause notices to the petitioner for suppressing material information and acquiring passports with different identities, which is treated as a serious offense Smt. Khadira Begum vs The Government of India - Telangana, Smt. Khadira Begum vs The Government of India - Telangana.
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Legal Consequences and Penalties - The authorities have imposed penalties and initiated criminal proceedings for submitting false information and possessing double passports. The continuation of such offenses can amount to double jeopardy, and penalties have been remitted as per orders from the Chief Passport Officer. The legal framework emphasizes the gravity of obtaining multiple passports through deception Sri Mohammed Jahanjeer VS State Of Telangana - Telangana.
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Judicial Perspective on Double Passport and Identity - Courts have recognized that holding multiple passports with conflicting details can constitute criminal offenses under the Passports Act. The plea of double identity was considered but found unsubstantiated in some cases, with courts emphasizing the importance of truthful disclosures and the legal consequences of suppression or false information Monica Bedi VS State of A. P. - Supreme Court, John Rammawia Zotlang VS State of Mizoram - Gauhati.
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Impact on Citizenship and Legal Status - The possession of multiple passports with different personal details raises questions about citizenship, identity verification, and legal validity. Courts have examined whether such conduct affects constitutional rights or constitutes criminal acts, often emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to legal procedures T. E. Mahomed Usman VS State of Madras, represented by Secy. to Govt. of Madras (Home Department) - Madras, T. E. Mahomad Usman . . VS State of Madras, by Secretary, Home Department - Madras.
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Summary & Conclusion - Holding multiple passports with different personal particulars, especially when obtained through suppression or false information, is a violation of the Passports Act, 1967. Such conduct attracts criminal penalties, and courts have consistently held that falsification or concealment of facts can lead to legal and administrative consequences, including penalties, revocation of passports, and criminal prosecution. The issue underscores the importance of truthful disclosures during passport applications to prevent legal violations and ensure proper identity verification All references.
Note: The core insight is that possessing double passports with conflicting information, especially when obtained through deception, is a serious offense under Indian law, with courts and authorities taking strict action against such violations.
Search Results for "Double Passport Different Date of Birth"
2025 Supreme(Online)(MAD) 11915 • India - High Court of Madras
Honourable Mr Justice D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
Thus the petitioner is a“double-passport” holder, who is in possession of 2 sets of Indianpassports with different personal particulars as tabulated below: Set-1 Set-2 Passport no: VI84064 Passport no: P919357 ... V184064 dated 08.02.1984, valid till07.02.1994, from this respondent office, the Regional Passport OfficeChennai, with date of birth as 14.05.1961. The petitioner hadsuppressed the material information of possession of an Indianpassport w....
2024 Supreme(Online)(TEL) 16407 • India - High Court of Telangana
C.V. BHASKAR REDDY, J
In the show cause notice, it is further stated that obtaining double passports with different personal particulars is an offence under Section 12 of the Passports Act, 1967 and therefore, the respondent No.2 directed the petitioner to submit explanation in that regard within 21 days and also to produce ... 30.08.1996 from the office of respondent No.2 with name as Khadeera Bageum and date of birth as 10.07.1977 and suppressing the same, she obtained another passport b....
2024 Supreme(Online)(Tel) 30437 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
C.V. BHASKAR REDDY, J
In the show cause notice, it is further stated that obtaining double passports with different personal particulars is an offence under Section 12 of the Passports Act, 1967 and therefore, the respondent No.2 directed the petitioner to submit explanation in that regard within 21 days and also to produce ... 30.08.1996 from the office of respondent No.2 with name as Khadeera Bageum and date of birth as 10.07.1977 and suppressing the same, she obtained another passport b....
2020 0 Supreme(Telangana) 250 • India - Telangana
G.SRI DEVI
officials by submitting false information as well as suppressing material information and also obtained two passports on different ... Officer and paid penalty imposed vide order dated and compounded offence and therefore continuation of offence would amount to double ... /accused has already remitted the penalty amount as ordered by Chief Passport Officer - Apart from that as per Section 15 of Passports ... double jeopardy under Section 300 of Cr.P.C. ... information as well as suppre....
2015 0 Supreme(Ker) 529 • India - Kerala
ALEXANDER THOMAS
Passports Act, 1967 - Section 12(1)(b) - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Non-cognizable offence - Sentence ... 155(4) of the Cr.P.C. - Whether available to petitioner - Held, Conviction for the criminal offence under Section 12(1)(b) of the Passports ... Therefore the very foundation of the impugned criminal proceedings at Anx-B as it was for only offence under S.12(1)(b) of the Passports ... V 594787 by furnishing false address and date of birth and later on, renewed the same and thus committed offe....
2021 Supreme(Online)(KER) 11515 • India - High Court of Kerala
BECHU KURIAN THOMAS, J
Passport - Renewal Application Rejection - Passports Act, 1967 - Section Not Specified - The court emphasized the necessity for ... Issues: Whether the passport renewal rejection was justified given the circumstances surrounding the holding of dual passports ... a speaking order in rejection of passport applications, stating that non-adequate justification equates to improper denial, influencing ... The respondents however stated that while the application for renewal of the duplicate passpor....
1959 0 Supreme(Mad) 277 • India - Madras
RAJAGOPALAN, RAJAGOPALA AYYANGAR
at the date of the Constitution and had retained that character up to date, notwithstanding the recitals in the Passport which he ... , notwithstanding the recitals in the Passport which they admittedly applied for and obtained from the authorities of Pakistan, and ... , notwithstanding the recitals in the Passport which they admittedly applied for and obtained from the authorities of Pakistan, and ... Venkatasubramania Iyer, learned counsel for the petitioner, was that the petitioner was by b....
2010 7 Supreme 1017 • India - Supreme Court
B.SUDERSHAN REDDY, S.S.NIJJAR
Constitutional Court at Lisbon and on a careful consideration of the entire matter and the facts held that appellant’s plea of double ... Code of Criminal Procedure- However said plea held to be not well founded as same set off facts can constitute offences under two different ... Constitutional Court at Lisbon and on a careful consideration of the entire matter and the facts held that appellant’s plea of double ... Essential requirements for obtaining the passport are: (1) passport application; (2) pro....
2019 0 Supreme(Gau) 720 • India - Gauhati
MICHAEL ZOTHANKHUMA
Issues: Dispute over the petitioner's date of birth and its impact on his retirement date. ... Date of Birth - Retirement - Mizoram PWD, PHE, Power and Electricity Departments (Group 'B' posts) Recruitment Rules, 1976 - [ ... The petitioner claimed his date of birth to be 18.10.1960, supported by various documents, while the State respondents maintained ... , by writing it with different ink, by a different person. ... He submits t....
1950 0 Supreme(Mad) 350 • India - Madras
RAJAGOPALAN, RAJAGOPALA AYYANGAR
Venkatasubramania Aiyer, learned counsel for the petitioner, was that the petitioner was by birth and domicile a citizen of India at the date of the Constitution and had retained that character up to date,notwithstanding the recitals in the passport which he admittedly applied for and obtained from the ... The same contention was presented in a slightly different form by invoking the concept of private law rules regarding mistake which invalidate a contract or disposition. ... This was in pursuance of t....
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