Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11230/2022disposed of

Satheesh v. The Regional Passport Officer,

2022-06-16Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022 Satheesh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Commercial Complex, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

(Crime No.611 of 2019) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to release the petitioner's passport (V1415869) application in FILE No.TR1073400934721 towards travel to London, United Kingdom by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian For R1 : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General For R2 : Mr.G.Sivaraja Government Advocate

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner alleges that his passport has been impounded. He wants the same to be released. Notice was issued to the first respondent. The first respondent has filed a detailed counter affidavit.

3. The learned Assistant Solicitor General took me through its contents. She categorically stated that the petitioner's passport has not been impounded at all and that it is very much available with him. It is also pointed out that Crime No.611 of 2021 is pending on the file of the Pattukottai Taluk Police Station and that the petitioner is figuring as an accused.

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4. I went through the facts further. It is seen that the defacto complainant in the said case is none other than the motherin-law. It appears that the petitioner fell in love with the daughter of the defacto complainant and got married to her. Now, the mother-in-law wants to prevent the petitioner to go abroad along with her daughter.

5. The petitioner's counsel would further state that the defacto complainant's daughter ie., petitioner's wife has to pursue her higher studies at London.

6. I am more than satisfied that this is a case in which the petitioner's right to travel abroad ought not to be interfered with.

7. Recording the stand taken by the learned Assistant Solicitor General appearing for R1, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // 17/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi To 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Commercial Complex, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District +1 CC to M/s.M. JEGADEESH PANDIAN, Advocate ( SR-26598[F] dated 17/06/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP. ( SR-26401[F] dated 17/06/2022 ) W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022 16.06.2022 MGJ(17.06.2022) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2