$~74 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 18693/2025 HARSH SHARMA .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Manreet Kaur, Ms. Deepalaxmi M., Advocates. versus UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr Farman Ali CGSC with Ms Usha Jamnal, Advocate. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV O R D E R % 12.03.2026 1. Mr. Farman Ali, learned CGSC fairly submits that in view of the decision passed by this Court, relying upon the decision of the Supreme Court, mere pendency of the FIR should not be an impediment in the issuance or renewal of the passport. He, however, contends that if the charge sheet is filed, the petitioner will have to obtain the permission from the concerned Court. 2. The aforesaid submissions are placed on record. 3. With the aforesaid submissions being placed on record, the petitioner is permitted to apply afresh and the same shall be considered in accordance with law. This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 17/03/2026 at 11:23:55 4. In view of the aforesaid, the instant petition stands disposed of. 5. All rights and contentions of the parties are left open. PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J MARCH 12, 2026 Nc This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 17/03/2026 at 11:23:55