Non-renewal of passport to person arrested under GST unlawful as NOC granted by trial court

Sh. Mukul Mittal Vs Sr. Superintendent Policy Regional Passport Office (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that refusal to renew passport by the passport authority to the person arrested under GST law is not justifiable since trial court has already granted No Objection Certificate [NOC] to the applicant on bail. Accordingly, concerned passport authorities are directed to renew the passports in accordance with law. Facts- The present petition is preferred by the petitioner. The petitioner is challenging the order dated 27.02.2025 passed by the respondent, whereby the petitioner’s reques...