‘Welfare of Child Paramount’ Passport Renewal for Minor Taekwondo Champion Directed Without Estranged Father’s Signature: Karnataka High Court
The matter before the Karnataka High Court arose from a writ petition filed by a 16-year-old minor school student from Bengaluru seeking renewal of her passport to enable her participation in an International Taekwondo Competition in China scheduled in April 2026. The petition was necessitated after the passport authorities insisted on the signature of her estranged father as a mandatory requirement for renewal, creating a procedural obstacle despite her confirmed…
