A French national whose visa application was blocked by a grade 'D' blacklist entry (for overstaying a tourist visa beyond 18 months) sought directions for grant of a visa. Respondents stated she could obtain a tourist visa after the retention date of 26.07.2024. The statement was recorded and the writ petition disposed of.
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Through: Mr. Kartikeya Lal Rastogi and Ms. Ruchika Sharma, Advs.
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Farman Ali, Sr. Panel Counsel with Mr. Jitendra Kumar Tripathi, GP and Ms. Usha, Advocate for UoI.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
O R D E R % 20.02.2024
b) Direct the Respondents to grant the Petitioner tourist visa / regular visa OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE grant her tourist visa / regular visa subject to imposing a fine/penalty upon the Petitioner;
c) Direct the Respondents to provide the Petitioner valid reasons in case of rejection of her visa application;
d) Pass any other Order, direction that this Hon‟ble Court deems fit and proper qua the facts and circumstances of the present Case in the best interest of justice.”
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communication addressed to him by the Joint Deputy Director, BOI Hqrs, East Block-VIII, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-66. The said communication reads as under:
“Subject: Writ Petition titled Aurelie Lafittee Vs. Union of India and Ors. in the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
The present application is filed by Aurelie Lafittee d/o Jean Pierre Lafittee in regards to her Visa Application.
2. It is intimated that a grade „D‟ BL exists against Aurelie Lafittee (French National), at the behest of FRRO Mumbai dated 27.07.2023 for „staying on tourist visa for a period of more than 18 months‟ with retention date 26.07.2023.
3. The above mentioned input/comment of BOI can be used in preparing the affidavit.
4. This is for kind information and filing reply before the Court.”
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 S. Zakir
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Court should direct respondents to decide or grant the petitioner's tourist/regular visa application despite a blacklist entry
Aurelie Lafitte
Union of India
Subramonium Prasad
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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