#Passport Act

Rajasthan High Court rules that mere pendency of a matrimonial case does not justify impounding a passport or limiting renewal to one year under the Passport Act. The court reaffirmed the right to a 10-year passport, emphasizing natural justice and the right to livelihood for professionals like travel bloggers.

Telangana High Court holds that pending criminal proceedings do not invalidate passport validity; renewal must be permitted unless specific risk to justice exists.

Kerala High Court holds that pending criminal proceedings do not bar issuance of a Customized PCC; authorities must disclose case details transparently without outright denial.