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Office Memorandum Validated as Binding in Passport Renewal | SC Overrules Allahabad HC’s Statutory Interpretation : SC
The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the 10.10.2019 Office Memorandum governing passport renewals, overturning the Allahabad High Court’s finding that it conflicted with statutory law. This ruling affirms that administrative guidelines, when aligned with government policy and not contrary to statute, remain enforceable - directly impacting thousands of applicants facing delayed renewals nationwide.