- 1 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 14974 OF 2021 (GM-PASS) BETWEEN: MR ROSHAN BOHRA S/O MR ABBAS ALI BOHRA, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, 1109/3, 47TH CROSS, V BLOCK, JAYANAGAR, BENGALURU-560 041. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. CHINTAN CHINNAPPA M., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, Digitally signed by SOUTH BLOCK, SUMA B N NEW DELHI-110 001. Location: HIGH COURT OF 2. PASSPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF PASSPORT OFFICER, PSP DIVISION, MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, ROOM NO.8, PATIALA HOUSE, TILAK MARG, NEW DELHI-110 001. 3. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE REPRESENTED BY ITS REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER, 6TH BLOCK, 80 FEET ROAD, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU-560 095 - 2 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR KARNATAKA. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SAROJINI MUTHANNA K., ADVOCATE) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO- QUASH THE NOTICE DATED 23.09.2020 ISSUED BY THE R-3 TO THE PETITIONER VIDE ANNEXURE-B; QUASH THE EMAIL NOTICE DATED 16.10.2020 ISSUED BY THE R-3 TO THE PETITIONER VIDE ANNEXURE-C AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL ORAL ORDER

Learned counsel for petitioner files a memo seeking withdrawal of the petition. 2. Memo reads as under: The Counsels for the Petitioner most humbly submit the following documents in the present matter: 1. It is submitted that the present petition, seeking a writ of Certiorari quashing 1) the notice dated 23/09/2020 bearing reference number: SCN/310199011/20 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner, 2) the email notice dated 16/10/2020 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner 3) the notice dated 27/04/2021 bearing No.SCN/310879679/21 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner, 4) the notice dated 25/06/2021 bearing No. FCI/310971601/21 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner and all consequent actions and also seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to renew the passport of the Petitioner bearing No. J2997898. - 3 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR 2. It is submitted that the Petitioners have instructed the counsels that the Petitioners no longer intend to pursue the matter and reliefs. Hence, it is humbly requested that the present matter may be disposed as withdrawn." 3. Memo taken on record. Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Sd/- (M.G.S. KAMAL) JUDGE SBN List No.: 1 Sl No.: 9

- 1 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 14974 OF 2021 (GM-PASS) BETWEEN: MR ROSHAN BOHRA S/O MR ABBAS ALI BOHRA, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, 1109/3, 47TH CROSS, V BLOCK, JAYANAGAR, BENGALURU-560 041. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. CHINTAN CHINNAPPA M., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, Digitally signed by SOUTH BLOCK, SUMA B N NEW DELHI-110 001. Location: HIGH COURT OF 2. PASSPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF PASSPORT OFFICER, PSP DIVISION, MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, ROOM NO.8, PATIALA HOUSE, TILAK MARG, NEW DELHI-110 001. 3. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE REPRESENTED BY ITS REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER, 6TH BLOCK, 80 FEET ROAD, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU-560 095 - 2 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR KARNATAKA. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SAROJINI MUTHANNA K., ADVOCATE) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO- QUASH THE NOTICE DATED 23.09.2020 ISSUED BY THE R-3 TO THE PETITIONER VIDE ANNEXURE-B; QUASH THE EMAIL NOTICE DATED 16.10.2020 ISSUED BY THE R-3 TO THE PETITIONER VIDE ANNEXURE-C AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL ORAL ORDER

Learned counsel for petitioner files a memo seeking withdrawal of the petition. 2. Memo reads as under: The Counsels for the Petitioner most humbly submit the following documents in the present matter: 1. It is submitted that the present petition, seeking a writ of Certiorari quashing 1) the notice dated 23/09/2020 bearing reference number: SCN/310199011/20 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner, 2) the email notice dated 16/10/2020 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner 3) the notice dated 27/04/2021 bearing No.SCN/310879679/21 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner, 4) the notice dated 25/06/2021 bearing No. FCI/310971601/21 issued by the Respondent No.3 to the Petitioner and all consequent actions and also seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to renew the passport of the Petitioner bearing No. J2997898. - 3 - NC: 2026:KHC:30143 WP No. 14974 of 2021 HC-KAR 2. It is submitted that the Petitioners have instructed the counsels that the Petitioners no longer intend to pursue the matter and reliefs. Hence, it is humbly requested that the present matter may be disposed as withdrawn." 3. Memo taken on record. Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Sd/- (M.G.S. KAMAL) JUDGE SBN List No.: 1 Sl No.: 9