SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a passport can be cancelled in India under certain circumstances.
DETAILS:
- The passport can be cancelled if it is reported lost, if the holder is involved in criminal activities, or if there are discrepancies in the application.
- The Ministry of External Affairs has the authority to cancel a passport.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a passport is cancelled due to criminal activities, the individual may face legal consequences as per the law.
SOURCE:
- Passports Act, 1967
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