Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1517/2026disposed of

Ajith Kumar v. The Government Of India

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 Ajith Kumar ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to renew the petitioner's passport, bearing passport no. P1310097, which is MD2076104387225 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. M.S.Jeyakarthik 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.S.Poornachandran 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 directing to issue passport to the petitioner based upon his application and his representation dated 05.01.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.45/2020 on the file of the second respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in P.R.C.No.42 of 2023 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Radhapuram and the same is yet to be committed to the concerned court.

3. A perusal of allegation made in FIR reveals that a quarrel has arisen between two groups with regard to the interaction with a lady. 2/4

4. Considering the fact that so far, the criminal case has not been taken cognizance, the first respondent is directed to pass orders on the application filed by the petitioner within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the said observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

NCS : Yes/No 29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR .,J.

apd ORDER MADE IN 29.01.2026 4/4