Sathath Thoubeek vs The Regional Passport Officer

W.P.(MD)No.17524 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P(MD) No. 17524 of 2026 Sathath Thoubeek .. Petitioner - Vs. - 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. .. 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 1st respondent to renew the petitioner's passport in Application reference No. 26-1055561849 based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.06.2026 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.K.Yasar Arafath For Respondent(s) : Mrs.B.Deepa Central Government Standing Counsel for R1 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 15/07/2026 07:31:06 pm ) W.P.(MD)No.17524 of 2026 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, Government Advocate(Crl. Side) for R2 ORDER The petitioner is before this Court seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to renew his passport based