W.P.(MD).No.30374 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.12.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.30374 of 2025 Antony Adimai ...Petitioner Vs 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Mukesh Towers, No.13,South Bypass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Vellichanthai Police Station, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents PRAYER: 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 re-issue the Petitioner's passport bearing No.K0790107 dated 27.02.2012 based on petitioner application in File No.MD2075443305725 dated 25.07.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Viljoen Ajit For R1 : Mr.S.Selvakrishnan Central Government Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.30374 of 2025 For R2 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Criminal Side) O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the first respondent for re-issuance of passport to the writ petitioner on the basis of his application dated 25.07.2025. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent brought to the notice of this Court that a criminal case is pending as against the writ petitioner in S.T.C No.75 of 2025 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Eraniel. 3. In view of the above said submissions, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial Court concerned seeking permission of the Court to go abroad. In case, if any such application is filed, the learned trial Judge is directed to dispose of the same within a period of four weeks. Based upon the order passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Eraniel, the first respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.30374 of 2025 4. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 04.12.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Mukesh Towers, No.13,South Bypass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Vellichanthai Police Station, Kanyakumari District. 3. The Judicial Magistrate, Eraniel. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.30374 of 2025 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.30374 of 2025 04.12.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis