Murugan v. The Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
A writ petition challenging cancellation of the petitioner's passport after registration of an FIR was allowed with liberty to approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD).No.31106 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 30.01.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI
W.P.(MD).No.31106 of 2024
Murugan
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Union of India, Rep. by its, the Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002.
2.The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents (R-2 is suo motu impleaded vide Court order dated
08.01.2025 in W.P.(MD)No.31106 of 2024.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the passport cancellation due to a pending criminal case could be quashed and the passport reissued?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Murugan
- respondent
The Union of India, Rep. by its, the Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Madurai
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District
Coram
Case details
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