Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31959/2026 of Santhoshkumar Vs The Regional Passport Officer on 11 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31959 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 31959 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011570052026}
Santhoshkumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Regional Passport Officer
The Regional Passport Office,
New Municipal Complex,
Thillainagar 7th Cross,
Tiruchirappalli 620018
2. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,
Keeramangalam Police Station,
Pudukkottai District,
(crime No. 199/2022, 215/2024,
and 97/2025)
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: (Passport) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to renew the passport to the petitioner based on his Application number TR2076796507326 dated 08.05.2026.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.R.Alagia Nambi
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For Respondent(s)
:Mr.M.Mahendra Prabhu
Central Government Standing
Counsel for R1
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
for R2
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ORDER
After applying for a passport on 08.05.2026, the petitioner seeks directions relating thereto.
2. Mr.M.Mahendra Prabhu, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the second respondent submits that a case is pending before the Special Court for Trial of SC/ST (PoA) Act cases, Pudukkottai, in Spl.S.C.No.23 of 2023.
4. In view of the pending criminal case, this Writ Petition is disposed of by granting leave to the petitioner to approach the Special Court for Trial of SC/ST (PoA) Act cases, Pudukkottai, for clearance. If
WP(MD) No. 31959 of 2026 such application were to be filed, the Court is requested to dispose of the same as expeditiously as the business of the Court permits. 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Regional Passport Officer The Regional Passport Office New Municipal Complex Thillainagar 7th Cross Tiruchirappalli 620018
2. The Inspector Of Police Keeramangalam Police Station Pudukkottai District
WP(MD) No. 31959 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 31959 of 2026 11-11-2026