Gopal v. The Regional Passport Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus for the release of an impounded passport. The court observed that the passport had been returned after the filing of the petition and closed the matter without costs.
What did the court decide?
closed with no costs as the passport was already returned to the petitioner
What the court decided
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WP(MD)No.15078 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 21.09.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD)No.15078 of 2023
Gopal
... Petitioner
v.
1.The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 7th Cross Thillai Nagar, Trichy – 18. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Thanajvur District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to release the petitioner's passport in No.M8983518 within a stipulated time limit.
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Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Gopal
- respondent
The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 7th Cross Thillai Nagar, Trichy 18
- respondent
The Sub Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Thanajvur District
Coram
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