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Satheesh v. The Regional Passport Officer

Madras HC16 Jun 2022WP(MD)/11230/2022

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What is this about?

Petitioner approached Madras High Court via writ petition seeking release of his passport for travel to UK, alleging it was impounded. Respondent Assistant Solicitor General admitted passport was available and not impounded, citing pending domestic dispute. Court found petitioner's right to travel ought not be interfered and disposed of the petition.

What did the court decide?

No specific relief granted; the writ petition is disposed of.

Satheesh Vs The Regional Passport Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022

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Satheesh

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.06.2022 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022

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... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Regional Passport Officer,

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Regional Passport Office, Commercial Complex, 7^th Cross, Thillai Nagar,

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Trichy.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station,

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Thanjavur District. (Crime No.611 of 2019)

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... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1^st respondent to release the petitioner's passport (V1415869) application in FILE No.TR1073400934721 towards travel to London, United Kingdom by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian For R1 : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General For R2 : Mr.G.Sivaraja Government Advocate

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O R D E R

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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The petitioner alleges that his passport has been impounded. He wants the same to be released. Notice was issued to the first respondent. The first respondent has filed a detailed counter affidavit.

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The learned Assistant Solicitor General took me through its contents. She categorically stated that the petitioner's passport has not been impounded at all and that it is very much available with him. It is also pointed out that Crime No.611 of 2021 is pending on the file of the Pattukottai Taluk Police Station and that the petitioner is figuring as an accused.

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I went through the facts further. It is seen that the defacto complainant in the said case is none other than the motherin-law. It appears that the petitioner fell in love with the daughter of the defacto complainant and got married to her. Now, the mother-in-law wants to prevent the petitioner to go abroad along with her daughter.

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The petitioner's counsel would further state that the defacto complainant's daughter ie., petitioner's wife has to pursue her higher studies at London.

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I am more than satisfied that this is a case in which the petitioner's right to travel abroad ought not to be interfered with. 7. Recording the stand taken by the learned Assistant Solicitor General appearing for R1, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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// True Copy //

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17/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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rmi

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1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Commercial Complex, 7^th Cross, Thillai Nagar, Trichy.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District

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+1 CC to M/s.M. JEGADEESH PANDIAN, Advocate ( SR-26598[F] dated 17/06/2022 )

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+1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP. ( SR-26401[F] dated 17/06/2022 )

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W.P.(MD)No.11230 of 2022 16.06.2022

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MGJ(17.06.2022) 2P 5C

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