WHEN PASSPORT OFFICES DEFY THE COURTS

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WHEN PASSPORT OFFICES DEFY THE COURTS: Ten-Year Passport: A Right, Not a Favour

Ten years is the law. So why does the passport office give you one?

Under Rule 12(1) of the Passport Rules, 1980, an ordinary adult passport is valid for ten years. Yet across India, citizens with a pending criminal case are routinely handed a one-year passport, often with no written order and no reasons, even after a court has permitted renewal.

When Passport Offices Defy the Courts explains what the courts have actually decided. It brings together twelve judgments of the Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh High Courts, from 2014 to 2026. In plain language, it sets out:

when a ten-year passport must be issued, and when it need not be
why passport validity and permission to travel abroad are two separate questions
how the 1993 Notification (G.S.R. 570(E)) has been misapplied to cut passport validity
why an FIR alone, without the court taking cognizance, does not bring Section 6(2)(f) into play
how to challenge an arbitrary one-year passport before the High Court

Inside you will find:

digests of twelve principal judgments, with full citations
a quick-reference table of key cases
a practical checklist for advocates, covering grounds and reliefs
a plain-language guide for citizens facing a pending case
recommendations for reform of passport office practice

Written by Bharat Bhushan Pareek, Advocate, the book is for advocates, law students, and every citizen who has stood at a passport counter with a court order and been told “one year only.”

This book provides legal information for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice on the facts of a particular case.

About the Author

Bharat Bhushan Pareek is a distinguished legal practitioner with over 38 years of experience in Indian law. Enrolled with the Bar Council of Rajasthan in 1988, he practises mainly before the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur and heads Bharat Bhushan Pareek & Associates. Throughout his career he has been a relentless advocate for justice, particularly in cases of human rights violations, custodial crimes, illegal detention and the criminalisation of civil disputes. His legal work has exposed systemic flaws in India’s justice system and contributed to the ongoing discussion on legal reform, judicial accountability and the protection of fundamental rights.
Pareek’s expertise spans criminal and civil writ jurisdiction, human rights litigation, criminal procedure under both the CrPC and the BNSS, labour and employment law, consumer protection, and land and revenue matters. This makes him one of the foremost voices against custodial brutality, unlawful detention and procedural lapses in law enforcement. Through his legal practice and his writing, he has consistently fought injustice and called for reforms to make the legal system more transparent and fair.
As an author and legal scholar, Pareek writes books that offer deeply researched insights into India’s legal challenges, drawing on real cases, landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and the High Courts, and policy analysis. His writings are essential reading for legal professionals, human rights advocates, scholars and policymakers invested in reforming India’s criminal justice system.

Published Works

1. Compensation for Human Rights Violations: Landmark Rulings Against the State and Police in India
2. Wrongful Convictions and Acquittals Without Compensation
3. Custodial Crimes and Brutality in India: Unveiling Deaths, Violence, Torture, Rape & Fake Encounters
4. Inhuman Conditions: The Struggle for Dignity in India’s Prisons
5. Preventing Criminalization of Civil Disputes in India
6. Justice for Sale: The Rise of Judicial Scandals in India
7. Struggle for Advocates Protection Laws in India
8. False Rape Allegations, Honey Traps & the Fight for Men’s Rights in India
9. The One-Year Passport Scam
10. COVID-19: Pandemic or Plandemic, Infodemic and Scamdemic – Decoding the Global Crisis
11. The Economics of War: The Global Economy of Conflict (Second Edition)
12. PM Narendra Modi: Leadership, Governance & Ideology (Hindi and English)
13. Narendra Modi: The Worst Prime Minister? A Critical Analysis of Leadership & Hindutva Hegemony

Commitment to Legal Reform and Human Rights:

Bharat Bhushan Pareek’s pursuit of justice goes beyond his legal practice and his writing. He is engaged in legal education, public policy advocacy and human rights campaigns, and mentors young lawyers committed to justice and constitutionalism. Through his legal battles, publications and public engagements, he continues to challenge institutional injustice and push for a more just and transparent legal system.
His writings are a valuable resource for legal scholars, students, practitioners and policymakers, offering insights, case studies and recommendations for strengthening India’s legal framework. His dedication to justice and legal reform continues to shape legal scholarship and human rights advocacy, so that the most vulnerable and marginalised receive the protection they deserve.
All his books are available on Pothi.com, Amazon.in and Flipkart, and directly from the author.

Contact Information
Bharat Bhushan Pareek
G-5 Royal Sundram Apartments
1, Vivekanand Marg, C-Scheme
Jaipur, India – 302001
Mob: +91 9828376619
Email: bbpareek@yahoo.com

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