K.Ravi v. The Regional Passport Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.1732 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; R.Vijayakumar J.; 23.01.2026; K.Ravi v. Regional Passport Officer & State of Tamil Nadu (Inspector of Police, SS Colony PS); Article 226 mandamus for passport re-issue/renewal (File No.MD1075613794825); representation dated 08.12.2025; Cr.No.530 of 2023; charge sheet C.C.No.288 of 2024, Judicial Magistrate No.5, Madurai; direction to obtain trial Court permission to travel abroad; disposal within four weeks; passport authorities to proceed per trial Court order.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with observations directing the petitioner to seek permission of the concerned trial Court to go abroad; the trial Court to dispose of any such application within four weeks; the first respondent (Regional Passport Officer) to proceed in accordance with law based on the trial Court's order; no costs.