(1.) Rule returnable forthwith. Mr. Jay Trivedi, learned AGP and Mr. Kshitij Amin, learned Standing Counsel waives service of notice of rule on behalf of respondents no. 1 & 2 respectively.
(2.) Heard learned advocates for the parties.
(3.) By way of this petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has prayed for a direction to the respondent no. 2 to release the passport of the petitioner.