L.Vighneshvaran v. Regional Passport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :29.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and W.M.P.(MD) No.28592 of 2025 L.Vighneshvaran ... Petitioner Vs

1. Regional Passport Officer, Office of the Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Bazaar Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to issue Passport to the petitioner in Application No.MDA065626969925 dated on 12.09.2025 based on petitioner's representation to the 1st Respondent dated 07.12.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr. M.Jothi Rama Lingam For Respondents : Mr. P.M.Balakrishnan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking mandamus directing for issuance of passport based upon the petitioner's application dated 12.09.2025 and representation dated 07.12.2025.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner was implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.335/2024 on the file of the second respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet on 23.12.2024 before the learned Judicial Magistrate -I, Ramanathapuram and it is yet to be taken on file.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the 2/5

second respondent also brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner was implicated in another criminal case in Cr.No.387/2020 on the file of the second respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in S.T.C.No.352 of 2024 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court-I, Ramanathapuram and the trial is pending.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent also brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner was involved in another criminal case in Cr.No.283/2021 on the file of the second respondent police station and the petitioner was acquitted by the learned Judicial Magistrate -I, Ramanathapuram in the said case.

5. In view of the abovesaid facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial court in S.T.C.No.352 of 2024 seeking permission to go abroad. In case any application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within four (4) weeks from the date of application. Based upon the orders to be passed by the trial court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

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6. With the said observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. NCS : Yes/No 29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. Regional Passport Officer, Office of the Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002.

2. The Inspector of Police, Bazaar Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR .,J.

apd ORDER MADE IN 29.01.2026 5/5