Vivekanandan v. The Regional Passport Officer

O R D E R The present writ petition has been filed seeking mandamus as against the first respondent to reissue the passport of the petitioner based upon his application.

¶2The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 brought to the notice of the Court that as on today, five criminal cases are pending as against the writ petitioner.

¶3She further submitted that the petitioner has been implicated in a criminal case in Cr.No.1510/2021 on the file of the Karur Town Police Station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in S.T.C.No.1801 of 2023 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Karur.

¶4She further submitted that the petitioner has also been implicated in another criminal case in Cr.No.1371/2021 on the file of the same police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet in S.T.C.No.1788 of 2025 before the same court. Therefore, the petitioner has to approach the concerned trial court seeking permission of the court in both cases to go abroad.

¶5She further submitted that the petitioner has also been implicated in another criminal case in Cr.No.710/2021 on the file of the third respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet on 12.01.2023 before the same court and it is yet to be taken on file.

¶6She further submitted that the petitioner is involved in another criminal case in Cr.No.483/2022 on the file of the third respondent police station, which has culminated in filing of charge sheet on 30.12.2023 before the same court and it is yet to be taken on file.

¶7She further submitted that the petitioner has been implicated in another criminal case in Cr.No.06/2022 on the file of the second respondent police station, which is under investigation.

¶8Considering the abovesaid facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Karur seeking permission of the court in S.T.C.Nos.1801 of 2023 and 1788 of 2025 to go abroad. In case such application is filed, the same shall be disposed of within four

(4) weeks from the date of application. Depending on the orders to be passed by the concerned trial court, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law.

¶9With the said observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. NCS : Yes/No

29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No (2/2) Internet : Yes / No apd To

¶1The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Trichy.

¶2The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Karur District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Thanthonimalai Police Station, Karur District.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Pasupathipalayam Police Station, Karur District. R.VIJAYAKUMAR

.,J.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :29.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Vivekanandan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Office, Trichy. 2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Karur District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thanthonimalai Police Station, Karur District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Pasupathipalayam Police Station, Karur District. ... Respondents (R4 is suo motu impleaded vide Court order dated 12.01.2026 in W.P.(MD)no.735 of 2026). PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to reissue petitioner passport No.M555407 dated 19.01.2015 by considering petitioner's passport application No.TR6077351807925 within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. N. Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.P.Murugan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2 to R4