Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1082/2026disposed of

Kabilkumar v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-23Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1082 of 2026 Kabilkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

(R2 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 20.01.2026 in W.P(MD) No.1082 of 2026).

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to renew the passport of the petitioner based on his online application file No.MD1075807080925, dated 22.10.2025 and explanation dated 03.12.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Meenakshi Rama Prabu 1/4

For R1 : Mr.B.Satheesh Kumar Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the first respondent for renewal of passport to the petitioner based upon his online application dated 22.10.2025 and his explanation dated 03.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that a criminal case is pending as against the petitioner in Crime No.14 of 2024 on the file of the second respondent. However, so far, investigation has not been completed and the charge sheet has not been laid.

3. This Court in a judgment reported in 2014 8 MLJ 61 (Mr.W.Jaihar Willam Vs.the State of Tamil Nadu) has held that mere pendency of FIR would not be a legal impediment for issuance of passport. 2/4

4. In view of the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to consider the application of the writ petitioner for renewal of passport and pass orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

23.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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