SHORT ANSWER:
No, police verification is mandatory for passport issuance in India.
DETAILS:
- The Passport Act, 1967 requires police verification to ensure the identity and background of the applicant.
- The verification process is conducted by local police stations.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Delay in passport issuance if police verification is not completed.
- Possible rejection of the passport application.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967
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