Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2136/2026disposed of

Syed Sahul Hameed 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 W.P(MD)No.2136 of 2026 Syed Sahul Hameed ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(in Crime No.334 of 2023) ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to issue passport to the petitioner based upon his application in MD1075828963825 dated 27.10.2025 by considering the petitioner's explanation dated 05.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Manojkumar For R1 : Mr.I.Sekar Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus as against the first respondent for issuance of passport to the petitioner based upon his application dated 27.10.2025 and the explanation offered by the petitioner on 05.01.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.334 of 2023 on the file of the second respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of a charge sheet in S.T.C.No.1542 of 2025 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Ramanathapuram District.

3. In view of the above said submissions, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial Court concerned 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 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Ramanathapuram District, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

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

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1. The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, New Municipal Complex, Thillai Nagar 7th Cross, Tiruchirappalli.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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