Madras High Court
WP(MD)/27951/2026 of Raja Shanmuganatha Sethupathi Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011358892026}
Raja Shanmuganatha Sethupathi
S/o.Rajaram Pandiyan,
No.2-574/9 Konran Street,
6th Main Road,
Gomathipuram,
Melamadai Post,
Madurai District
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office,
Bharathi Ula Veethi,
Race Course Road,
Madurai - 625002
2. The Inspector of Police,
Anna Nagar Police Station,
Madurai
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to re-issue Passport to the petitioner by scrutinizing his Application File No.MD100056074184526 dated 13.08.2026 and by considering his representation dated 15.09.2026, within a time stipulated by this Honble Court and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.
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WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026
For Petitioner(s):
M/s D.Balamurugapandi
For Respondent(s):
Mr.V.B.Sundhareshwar
Cgsc, For R1
Mr.I.Murugesan, GA (Crl.) for R2
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ORDER
After submitting an application dated 13.08.2026 for reissuance of a passport to the petitioner, the present writ petition has been filed for directions in relation thereto.
2. On behalf of the second respondent, it is submitted that three cases pertaining to the petitioner are either pending trial or at the charge sheet stage.
3. Considering the above status of criminal cases against the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of by leaving it open to the petitioner to apply for clearance from the criminal courts concerned. No costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN __________
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WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026 To
1. The Regional Passport Officer Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai - 625002
2. The Inspector of Police, Anna Nagar Police Station, Madurai __________
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WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. PKN WP(MD) No. 27951 of 2026 26-10-2026 __________
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