Madras High CourtWP(MD)/767/2026disposed of

Mohamed Rabeek v. The Union Of India

2026-01-09Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.767 of 2026 Mohamed Rabeek

...Petitioner

1. The Union of India, Rep., by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi.

2. The Union of India, Rep. by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

3. The Consulate General of India, Vice Counsel (Passport), 48th Street-Umm Hurair First, Dubai.

4. BLS International Services, India Passport and Others Consular Services, Al Khaleej Center, Unit No.118-119, Mazzanine Floor, Al Mankhool Road, Al Ain Centre Opp, Bur Dubai, Dubai.

5. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

6. The Inspector of Police, Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram District.

...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the 5th Respondent to issue the Renewal Passport of the Petitioner's son Namely Harun Al Rasith in Renewal Application No.DEI471910374125, Dated 04.03.2025 based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.12.2025 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.K.Yasar Arafath For Respondents : M/s.R.Ramanatha Sethupathi Central Government Standing Counsel for R1, R2 and R5 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R6 * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the father of the passport applicant seeking a mandamus as against the 5th respondent for renewal of the passport based upon his application dated 04.03.2025.

2. A perusal of the records indicate that the petitioner's son's passport has expired on 05.03.2025 and as on today, he is in Dubai. The petitioner's son has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.164 of 2017 on the file of the Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram, which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Ramanathapuram in PRC.No.100 of 2025 which is yet to be committed to the Sessions Court. 2/4

3. In view of the expiry of the passport, the petitioner is directed to approach the 3rd respondent seeking emergency certificate to land in India and after landing in India, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial Court seeking permission of the Court to go abroad. Based upon the orders to be passed by the trial court, the 5th respondent is directed to pass orders in accordance with law.

4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR Note: Issue order copy on 12.01.2026 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

RJR To

1. The Principal Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi.

2. The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

3. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

4. The Inspector of Police, Uchipuli Police Station, Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram District.

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