Amit Kanaujiya @ Chhotu v. U.O.I. Thru. Secy. Ministry of External Affairs New Delhi and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Fresh passport; Regional Passport Office; conviction in pending criminal case; passport issuance after conviction; Union of India; Ministry of External Affairs; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; WRIT - C No. - 2717 of 2026; disposed of with directions dated March 19, 2026; appearance fixed for 25th March, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to appear before the Regional Passport Office on 25th March, 2026 at 11:00 A.M with relevant documents including the court order passed in the criminal case, and the Regional Passport Office to act in accordance with law and issue a fresh passport. ¶12