Gursahib Singh v. The Regional Passport Office Jalandhar And Another

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh

 
CWP No. 17192 of 2023 Date of Decision: 16.08.2023 Gursahib Singh ---Petitioner versus The Regional Passport Office, Jalandhar and another ---Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Bhawesh Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Arvind Seth, Advocate for Union of India Mr. Deepanjay Sharma D.A.G, Punjab **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent No. 1 to issue his passport.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that petitioner vide application dated 15.06.2023 has applied for passport. Police vide its report dated 16.06.2023 (Annexure P-3) has confirmed that no FIR is pending against the petitioner. FIR No. 117 dated 22.06.2020, under Sections 324, 323, 148, 149 of IPC was registered against the petitioner, however, during the course of investigation, police found him innocent and accordingly G.D. No. 26 was recorded. The police vide its report dated 16.06.2023 has confirmed that petitioner is innocent and he is not involved in the aforesaid FIR. 3.

Mr. Arvind Seth, counsel for Union of India asserts that PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.08.16 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No. 17192 of 2023 -2- 2023:PHHC:105133 passport authority would look into grievance of the petitioner and do the needful within six weeks from today.

4.

In the wake of statement of counsel for Union of India, the petition stands disposed of.

( JAGMOHAN BANSAL ) JUDGE 16.08.2023 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : Yes/No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.08.16 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment