SHORT ANSWER:
A passport in India is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.
DETAILS:
- Adult passports are issued for a validity of 10 years.
- Minors (under 18 years) are issued passports valid for 5 years.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for validity; however, traveling on an expired passport is illegal.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967
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