Madras High CourtWP(MD)/24775/2022allowed

Shanthi v. The Regional Passport Officer

2022-12-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Shanthi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Kochadai, Madurai.

2.S.Loga Siva Muruga Balaji (R.2 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 08.12.2022 in W.P(MD)No.24775 of 2022) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to Renewal petitioner daughter, namely, Hanshika (DOB.31.05.2011, Age-12) Passport No.M5003919 on the file of respondent without consent of husband, namely, Loga Siva Muruga Balaji.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthiah For Respondents : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India for R.1 1/3

Mr.M.Senthil Kumar for R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner and the second respondent are wife and husband. A girl child Hanshika was born through the wedlock. The marital relationship between the writ petitioner and the second respondent came under strain. It appears that divorce proceedings are going on. The child is with the mother. The petitioner wants to renew the passport. The second respondent expresses his no objection. In view of the same, the first respondent is directed to renew the petition mentioned passport and issue the same to the petitioner. This writ petition is allowed on these terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 22.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Kochadai, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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