Anchal v. The Union Of India Through Chief Passport Officer Delhi & ANR.

$~6 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 17258/2025 ANCHAL .....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Bhanu Kaushik, Mr. Ankit Karna, Ms. Preeti Sharma , Ms. Kritika Singh Advocates.

versus THE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH CHIEF PASSPORT OFFICER DELHI & ANR.

.....Respondents Through:

Mr. Piyush Beriwal, Mr. Rohan Tripathi, Ms. Ruchita Srivastava, Ms.

Neha, Mr. Dev Aaseri, Advs. for R-1 & 2.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV

O R D E R

% 07.01.2026 1.

The stand taken by the respondent Nos.1 and 2 in their counter affidavit would indicate that respondents are willing to reconsider the earlier decision in view of the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 26.09.2025.

2.

Under these circumstances, the petitioner is directed to appear before respondent no.2 on 15.01.2026 at 11:00 AM.

3.

On the petitioner's appearance, the concerned authority is directed to decide the petitioner's representation in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Act, 1967 and the instructions issued by the Ministry of External Affairs from time to time.

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4.

Let a speaking order be passed not beyond four weeks from today. 5.

Petition stands disposed of.

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