Sakthivel v. Union Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR WP(MD) No.3479 of 2026 Sakthivel .....Petitioner Vs 1.Union of India Rep.By the Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office Tiruchirappalli 2.The State Rep.by Inspector of Police Thiruneelakudi Police Station Thanjavur District Crime No.50 of 2016 ....Respondents Prayer: This Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to renew petitioner's passport and grant clearance to travel abroad, notwithstanding the pendency of criminal proceedings in Spl.S.C.No.54 of 2022 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Court, (PCR), Thanjavur within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramesh For Respondents :M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R2 1/4

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to renew petitioner's passport and grant clearance to travel abroad, notwithstanding the pendency of criminal proceedings in Spl.S.C.No.54 of 2022 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Court, (PCR), Thanjavur.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) has brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner is implicated in a criminal case in Crime No.50 of 2016 on the file of the second respondent which is culminated in filing of the charge sheet in Spl.S.C.No.54 of 2022 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Court, (PCR), Thanjavur. 3.Though initially NBW was issued as against the petitioner, now the petitioner is regularly appearing after recalling NBW. 4.Considering the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned trial Court seeking permission to go abroad. In case, if such an application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within a period of four weeks. Based upon the orders to be passed by the trial Judge, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law. 2/4

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

09.02.2026 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No msa To 1.The Regional Passport Officer Union of India Regional Passport Office Tiruchirappalli 2.The Inspector of Police Thiruneelakudi Police Station Thanjavur District Crime No.50 of 2016 3.The Section Officer E.R.Section Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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