Passport Refusal Not Arbitrary If Foreign Travel Is Against Public Interest or May Harm India's Friendly Relations: Kerala High Court
In a critical decision by the High Court of Kerala, the case of O.P.(Crl). No. 651 of 2024 highlighted serious allegations involving human trafficking and drug offenses, emphasizing the balance between personal rights and public safety under the Indian Passports Act, 1967. Case Background The petitioner, Shanid @ Shani, a 32-year-old resident of Kannur District, faces grave charges as accused No. 2 in Crime No. 187/CB/KTM/2018. This case, originally registered…
