Telangana High Court Orders Minister Laxman Kumar to Obtain NOC for Passport
Adluri Laxman Kumar passport case: HC directs Minister to secure NOC from trial courts
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The Telangana High Court has instructed Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from trial courts handling his pending criminal cases to obtain his passport. The court urged swift action on his application.
- 01Telangana High Court directed Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to obtain a No Objection Certificate.
- 02The NOC is required due to pending criminal cases against him.
- 03The court emphasized the need for trial courts to expedite the process.
- 04Passport officials are instructed to renew or re-issue the passport upon receiving the NOC.
- 05This decision follows a writ petition filed by the Minister regarding passport issuance.
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The Telangana High Court has mandated that Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar must approach the relevant trial courts to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) necessary for obtaining his passport. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka emphasized that the trial courts should prioritize Mr. Laxman Kumar's application in light of the pending criminal cases against him. The court's ruling came in response to a writ petition filed by the Minister, who faced denial of passport issuance due to these ongoing legal issues. The court instructed passport officials to consider renewing or re-issuing the passport once the NOC is submitted, ensuring that the Minister's application is handled expeditiously.
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This ruling may influence the legal processes related to politicians facing criminal charges and their ability to travel.
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