Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22033/2025disposed of

J.Ponmareeswaran v. The Regional Passport Office

2025-08-12Honourable Mr Justice C. Saravanan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P(MD)No.22033 of 2025 J.Ponmareeswaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Passport Office, represented by its Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Road, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625 002.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by the Inspector of Police, CCD-III (Cyber Crime), Kanniyakumari Police Station at Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari (Crime No.58 of 2024).

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue Passport Application No.25-1055221400 dated 14.07.2025 Fle No: MD2065358007625.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Joseph Jerry For R1 : Mr.P.Santhosh Kumar Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.Vaikam Karunanithi Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The petitioner is an accused person who has been accused for certain offences under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Information Tenchnology (Amendment) Act, 2008 INF C.

2. Learned counsel for the second respondent submits that the case is still under investigation and no charge sheet has been filed till date before the concerned Court.

3. Considering the same there can be no impediment in directing the respondent to process the passport application of the petitioner. However, it is made clear that as and when the charge sheet is filed before the concerned Court, petitioner shall surrender the passport before

the concerned Court. In case, if the petitioner failed to comply with the above direction, it is open to the second respondent to take steps to seize the passport and deliver to the concerned Court.

4. Writ Petition stands disposed with the above observation. No costs.

12.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pnn To 1.The Regional Passport Office, represented by its Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Road, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, CCD-III (Cyber Crime), Kanniyakumari Police Station at Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari (Crime No.58 of 2024).

C.SARAVANAN, J.

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