'Passport Cannot Be Denied Solely Due To Family Members’ Criminal Background': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the criminal family background of a passport applicant cannot be used as a valid reason to deny the issuance of a passport. The court highlighted that mere speculative reasons, without any concrete evidence, cannot restrict an individual's freedom of movement, which is a constitutional right. Case Details: The case in question revolves around Mohd. Amir Malik, a diploma…
