Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 6(2)(f) Passport Act | Pending Criminal Proceedings Bar Passport Renewal If Applicant Avoids Trial : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that passport renewal can be denied under Section 6(2)(f) of the Passport Act, 1967, if the applicant is evading pending criminal proceedings in India. The court emphasized that police verification reports citing pending FIRs are decisive, reinforcing the state's authority to restrict travel rights to ensure trial compliance.