Passport Matters for NRIs — Seizure, Renewal & Legal Issues in India
Navigating passport issues as an NRI can be daunting and urgent. Whether your passport has been seized by a court order under Section 102 BNSS (formerly CrPC Section 104), or you are facing renewal issues under the Passports Act 1967, our specialist team is here to help.
Who Needs This Service
- NRIs whose passport has been seized by a court order in Punjab or Haryana.
- NRIs facing passport renewal or re-issuance hurdles while residing abroad.
- NRIs whose passport application has been wrongfully rejected or put on hold.
- NRIs who need to travel urgently but face legal complications or pending cases in India.
- NRIs facing Look Out Circular (LOC) issues that affect their ability to travel.
Passport seizure can occur in criminal cases, matrimonial disputes (Section 498A/85 BNS), civil cases, or tax proceedings. Early legal intervention is critical to prevent your right to travel from being curtailed.
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Our Passport Legal Services
- Passport Seizure Defence: Challenging passport seizure orders under Section 102 BNSS before Sessions Courts and the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
- Passport Release Applications: Filing applications for return of seized passport, arguing urgency (medical, employment, family emergencies).
- Passport Renewal & Reissuance: Guidance on navigating MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) procedures for renewal or fresh issuance under the Passports Act 1967.
- Impounding Orders: Challenging orders under Section 10 of the Passports Act 1967 before appropriate authorities and courts.
- Look Out Circular: Assistance in getting Look Out Circulars revoked where they are issued without jurisdiction or on flimsy grounds.
The Process
- Initial consultation to understand your specific situation — nature of the court order or passport issue.
- Review of all relevant documents: court order, FIR if any, case number, passport details.
- Development of a tailored legal strategy — challenge in court or administrative remedies.
- Filing of appropriate application / petition before the relevant court or authority.
- Urgent hearing applications in cases of medical or employment emergencies.
- Resolution, passport return, and follow-up to ensure no recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I do if my passport is seized by a court in India?
Contact us immediately. We will analyse the court order under Section 102 BNSS, identify the grounds for challenge, and file an urgent application for its return in the relevant Sessions Court or High Court.
2. Can a passport be seized in matrimonial disputes?
Yes. Courts frequently order passport surrender in Section 498A/85 BNS matrimonial cases, non-bailable warrants, or maintenance default cases. We specialise in getting these orders reversed swiftly.
3. How quickly can passport seizure be challenged?
We file urgent applications within 24–48 hours of receiving your instructions. In genuinely urgent cases (medical, employment), we seek immediate hearings from the court.
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