Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1274/2026disposed of

Dinesh Kumar Nallasivam v. The Regional Passport Officer

2026-01-29Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :29.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and W.M.P.(MD) No.1012 of 2026 Dinesh Kumar Nallasivam ... Petitioner Vs

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

2. Inspector of Police, Nachiyapuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the entire records pertaining to the impugned order dated 11.12.2025 refusing renewal of the Petitioner's passport passed by Respondent No. 1 and to quash the same, and consequently, direct Respondent No.1 to renew and issue passport to the Petitioner vide file number MD1075949057425 dated 19.11.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr. Ravindran Venkatachalapahty For Respondents : Mr.S.S.Sundarapandian Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking mandamus to quash the communication issued by the first respondent, wherein the petitioner has been called upon to offer explanation with regard to the adverse police report received.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that as on today, the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.145/2020 on the file of the second respondent, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in Spl.S.C.No.9 of 2026 before the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Sivagangai.

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3. In view of the above facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial court to seek permission of the court to go abroad. In case any application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within four (4) weeks from the date of application. Depending upon the orders to be passed by the concerned trial court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

4. With the said observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. NCS : Yes/No 29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

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

2. Inspector of Police, Nachiyapuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR .,J.

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