Kerala High Court Allows Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim To Retain His Diplomatic Passport For The Rest Of His Tenure

The Kerala High Court directed the Regional Passport Officer to issue a passport to A.A. Rahim, despite the previous decision to withhold it due to his involvement in criminal cases. Rahim, who had been acquitted of the charges, argued that the denial of his passport was unjust and affected his right to travel. The court emphasized that the denial of a passport should be based on specific grounds outlined under the Passport Act, and not merely on past criminal allegations. The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal standards when making decisions about passport issuance.