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2018 (4) TMI 1920 - HC - Indian LawsSeeking grant of permission for renewal of passport - HELD THAT:- The law with regard to grant of permission for renewal of passport has been fairly settled by this Court in N. CHANDRABABU VERSUS THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, TRICHY, THE PASSPORT OFFICER, PASSPORT OFFICE, TRICHY [2017 (4) TMI 1589 - MADRAS HIGH COURT] and also in an unreported judgment of a learned single Judge of this Court in W.Jaihar William and others v. The State of Tamil Nadu and others, [2014 (6) TMI 1064 - MADRAS HIGH COURT] where it was held that It is clear that unless the Judicial Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence, on filing of charge-sheet on completion of investigation against the applicant, it cannot be said that the proceedings are pending before the Criminal Court. Therefore, the 3rd respondent cannot mechanically refuse to issue passport to the petitioners, merely for the reasons that the FIRs are pending against the petitioners. On receipt of the application for passport, the 3rd respondent shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders. This Court is of the view that it will serve the interest of justice, if 'no objection' is granted to the petitioners for renewal of their passports - In view of the no objection granted by this Court, it is open to the passport authorities to renew the passports of the petitioners in accordance with the Rules. This Court is of the view that permission can be granted to him to go abroad - Application allowed.
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