Court permission not needed for passport issuance even if criminal case is pending: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that individuals facing criminal charges do not require court permission to obtain passports, stating that such permission is unnecessary under the Passport Act, 1967. The court emphasized that passport issuance is not contingent upon the pendency of a criminal case unless specifically ordered by a trial court. This decision aims to streamline passport issuance processes, emphasizing statutory compliance over additional judicial permissions.