NIJATH KHAN vs THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER

WP No. 24095 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.24095 of 2026 Nijath Khan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, Royala Towers, No.2 and 3 IVth Floor, No.158 Anna Salai, Chennai 02. 2. The Sub Inspector of Police, CCB Alpha -IV, Fake Passport Investigation Wing, Vepery, Chennai 07. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent to issue passport to petitioner on the basis of petitioner’s application dated 30.01.2025. For Petitioner(s): G.Jeremiah For Respondent(s): Ms.K.Padmapriya, Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 Mr. Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal) for R2 __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 06/07/2026 04:50:26 pm ) WP No. 24095 of 2026 ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondent to issue passport to petitioner on the basis of petitioner’s application dated 30.01.2025. 2. Learned Government Advocate for second respondent would submit that petitioner is allegedly involv