Toofan Singh Sidhu v. Union Of India And ANR.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH



CWP No. 16451 of 2023 Date of Decision:06.09.2023 Toofan Singh Sidhu ....Petitioner vs.

Union of India and another ....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Nikhil Anand, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Arihant Goyal, Central Government Counsel for the Union of India *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 22.10.2021 (Annexure P-5) whereby application of the petitioner seeking passport has been closed.

2.

Passport of the petitioner was withheld on account of solemnizing second marriage without getting divorce from first wife. The petitioner at one stage disclosed name of his second wife and thereafter disclosed name of his first wife.

3.

Learned counsel for the Union of India, at the outset, submits that application of the petitioner has been closed on account of incorrect information with respect to spouse and petitioner is at liberty to move a fresh PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.09.06 16:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No. 16451 of 2023 -2- 2023:PHHC:117469 application with correct particulars. If the petitioner files a fresh application, it would be considered in accordance with law and an appropriate order would be passed within six weeks from the date of application. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement.

5.

In the wake of statements of learned counsel for both sides, the petition stands disposed of.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 06.09.2023 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable: Yes/No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.09.06 16:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment