Legal Question in Family Law in India

Can passport be impounded in Domestic Violence case

Does CJM court have the power to impound the passport in case related to Domestic Violence act?

If no then if impounded what is option to get it released ?


Asked on 8/26/07, 10:40 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Can passport be impounded in Domestic Violence case

Yes,he has the power.In fact immpounding of passport is a preventive message which courts adopt to stop a person from leaving the jurisdiction of Indian courts.You mayfile an application for release of passport.

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Answered on 8/27/07, 3:44 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Can passport be impounded in Domestic Violence case

The court is entitled to impose conditions curbing your movements; impounding of passport can be one of such conditions.

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Answered on 9/01/07, 2:01 am
rajeshwar sharma rajeshwarnathsharma

Re: Can passport be impounded in Domestic Violence case

Yes.

For the release of passport, application is required to be moved in the concerned court

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Answered on 8/27/07, 1:44 pm
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Can passport be impounded in Domestic Violence case

yes it can be impounded

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Answered on 8/27/07, 2:41 am


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