CWP-22008 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Balwant Singh Gill Union of India CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. Constitution of India, upon respondents 2. Mr. Kinshuk Nanda, Advocate, is present on behalf of through virtual mode. At the outset, he, on instructions, submits that, in fact, the petitioner was required to appear before the Passport Authority concerned as regards to appear. 3. that petitioner is ready and willing to appear before the Passport Authority concerned, and shall also submit all the requisite 4. the petitioner, this Court is not required to 22008-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Balwant Singh Gill Versus Union of India and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Harpal Singh Sidhu, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) Vide instant writ petition filed Constitution of India, the petitioner prays for respondents No.2 and 3 to renew his passport. Upon being served with an advance copy of the petition, Mr. Kinshuk Nanda, Advocate, is present on behalf of through virtual mode. At the outset, he, on instructions, submits that, in fact, the petitioner was required to appear before the Passport Authority concerned, vide an e-mail dated 03.06.2026, for furnishing clarification as regards a criminal case, in which, he was convicted to appear. On the other hand, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is ready and willing to appear before the Passport Authority concerned, and shall also submit all the requisite In view of the abovesaid stand the petitioner, this Court is not required to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-22008-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.07.2026 ….Petitioner ….Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI , Advocate, filed under Article 226/227 of the prays for issuance of a Mandamus No.2 and 3 to renew his passport. Upon being served with an advance copy of the petition, Mr. Kinshuk Nanda, Advocate, is present on behalf of respondents, through virtual mode. At the outset, he, on instructions, submits that, in fact, the petitioner was required to appear before the Passport Authority .2026, for furnishing clarification , in which, he was convicted, but he opted not On the other hand, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is ready and willing to appear before the Passport Authority concerned, and shall also submit all the requisite documents. In view of the abovesaid stand set out by learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court is not required to delve any further into the 20.07.2026 s of the a Mandamus Upon being served with an advance copy of the petition, respondents, through virtual mode. At the outset, he, on instructions, submits that, in fact, the petitioner was required to appear before the Passport Authority .2026, for furnishing clarification , but he opted not On the other hand, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is ready and willing to appear before the Passport by learned counsel for any further into the AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.21 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-22008 matter. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is direction upon the Passport Author petitioner appears on any working day within a fortnight, along with all the necessary documents, he shall be heard as regards the clarification sought for. Thereupon, his application for renewal of the passport shall be decided within eight weeks therefrom, in accordance with law. 20.07.2026 Ak Sharma 22008-2026 (O&M) -2- matter. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is direction upon the Passport Authority concerned that in the event, the petitioner appears on any working day within a fortnight, along with all the necessary documents, he shall be heard as regards the clarification sought for. Thereupon, his application for renewal of the passport shall e decided within eight weeks therefrom, in accordance with law. .2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable matter. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is disposed of, with a ity concerned that in the event, the petitioner appears on any working day within a fortnight, along with all the necessary documents, he shall be heard as regards the clarification sought for. Thereupon, his application for renewal of the passport shall e decided within eight weeks therefrom, in accordance with law. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE Yes Yes/No with a ity concerned that in the event, the petitioner appears on any working day within a fortnight, along with all the necessary documents, he shall be heard as regards the clarification sought for. Thereupon, his application for renewal of the passport shall AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.21 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document