SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a passport can be denied due to a criminal case in India.
DETAILS:
- The Passport Act, 1967 allows the government to refuse a passport if the applicant is involved in a criminal case.
- If there is an ongoing investigation or trial, the passport may be withheld.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The applicant may not be able to travel abroad until the case is resolved.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967
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