M.Pradeep vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P.(MD)No.16944 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P(MD) No. 16944 of 2026 M.Pradeep ... Petitioner - Vs. - 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Government of India Ministry of External Affairs, Regional Passport Office, Madurai. Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai District. 2. The Passport Officer, Melakkal Main Road Passport Office, Kochadai, Madurai District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thirupullani Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. (Crime No.92/2019, Crime No.128/2025) .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to issue a passport to the petitioner based on the petitioner's application in file No.MDA066617607726 dated 30.03.2026. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 13/07/2026 03:48:18 pm ) W.P.(MD)No.16944 of 2026 For Petitioner(s) : Mr.U.Antony Santhosh For Respondent(s) : Mr.G.Ramanathan Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 and R2 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Government Advocate for R3 ORDER The petitioner is before this Court