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K.Ravi 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 HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1732 of 2026 K.Ravi

...Petitioner

Vs

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

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, SS Colony Police Station, Madurai City.

(Crime No.530 of 2023)

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No.1 to Re-issue / Renewal of the passport to the petitioner in Application in File No.MD1075613794825 by considering the representation given by the petitioner dated 08.12.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : M/s.I.Pinaygash For Respondents : M/s.D.M.Balakrishnan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R2

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to reissue the passport to the petitioner based upon his application dated 08.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate(crl.side) appearing for the second respondent submits that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.530 of 2023 on the file of the second respondent which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in C.C.No.288 of 2024 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.5, Madurai.

3. Considering the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial Court seeking permission of the Court to go abroad. In case, if any such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within a period of four weeks. Based upon the order to be passed by the concern trial Court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law. 2/4

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

23.01.2026 2/2 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

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

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, SS Colony Police Station, Madurai City.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

RJR W.P.(MD)No.1732 of 2026 23.01.2026 2/2 4/4