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Arumugathai v. The Regional Passport Office

2026-02-18Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.4573 of 2026 Arumugathai

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Regional Passport Office, Maduari Passport Office, Madurai District.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, Vembakottai Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS, directing the 1st respondent to re-issue the petitioner's passport in passport bearing No.K9983324 dated 03.05.2013, based on the petitioner's Application No.MD1076105790925 on 19.12.2025, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : M/s.J.Jeyakumaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Mahendra Prabhu Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 M/s.M.Aasha Government Advocate(crl.side) for R2 & R3 * * * * *

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 19.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate(crl.side) appearing for the 2nd and 3rd respondents brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has been implicated in two criminal cases in C.C.No.98 of 2023 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal District. He has also been implicated in another criminal case in S.C.No.188 of 2023 on the file of the learned Sub Court, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

3. In view of the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach both the trial Courts and get their respective permission to go abroad. In case if 2/5

any such application is filed, the concerned trial Courts are directed to consider the same and pass orders within a period of 4(four) weeks. Based upon the orders to be passed by the concerned trial Courts, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

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

18.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 3/5

To

1. The Regional Passport Office, Maduari Passport Office, Madurai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Vembakottai Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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