Telangana High Court
Vemula Pradeep vs The Union Of India on 25 March, 2026
Author: Nagesh Bheemapaka
Bench: Nagesh Bheemapaka
IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA
AT HYDERABAD
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA
WRIT PETITION No.7410 of 2026
25.03.2026
Between:
Vemula Pradeep
...Petitioner
AND
The Union of India
Represented by its Secretary,
Ministry of External Affairs,
New Delhi and another
...Respondents
ORDER:
This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the inaction of the respondents in not correcting the date of birth of the petitioner in his Passport bearing No. H8338408 from 22.01.1976 to 22.01.1983, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to correct the same in accordance with the school records and pass such other order or orders as this 2 Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.
2. Heard Sri S.Syam Sunder Rao, learned counsel for the petitioner and Smt NVR Rajyalakshmi, learned Standing Counsel for Central Government appearing for respondent No.1. Perused the record.
3. The brief facts of the case, as stated by the petitioner, are that the petitioner was issued Passport bearing No. H8338408. However, the date of birth of the petitioner was wrongly mentioned therein as 22.01.1976 instead of the correct date of birth as 22.01.1983, as reflected in the school records. It is stated that the said error occurred at the time of issuance of passport when the petitioner was a minor and the particulars were furnished by his guardian.
4. The petitioner further contends that upon noticing the said discrepancy, he approached the respondents and submitted an application seeking correction of his date of birth along with supporting documents. However, no action has been taken sofar. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is entitled for correction of date of birth in the passport in 3 accordance with law and that the inaction of the respondents is arbitrary and contrary to the principles of natural justice.
5. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondents, on instructions, submits that if the petitioner submits a representation, the same will be considered in accordance with law.
6. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the case/representation of the petitioner for correction of his date of birth in Passport bearing No. H8338408, in accordance with law, duly verifying the supporting documents. The respondents shall pass appropriate orders, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of four (04) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed.
____________________________ NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA, J Dated:25.03.2026 AQS