THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.20172 of 2010 ORDER: The passports of the petitioners were seized by the CBI in the course of investigation into a case. They seek directions for return of the passports. The petitioners contend that the allegations made against them are absolutely without any basis and that there was no justification for seizing the passports. The 2nd respondent filed a counter-affidavit. It is stated that C.C.No.21 of 2008 is pending trial before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Hyderabad, against the petitioners and certain others. The nature of allegations made against the petitioners is mentioned. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the respondents. The respondents seized the passports of the petitioners in the course of investigation into a crime. The same is pending trial before the Special Judge for CBI Cases. If the petitioners want their passports to be returned, they have to file an application before the trial Court. If for any reason the trial Court accedes the request of the petitioners, the have to pursue the remedies under the relevant provisions of the Cr.P.C. The writ petition is not maintainable. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed, leaving it open to the petitioners to pursue the remedies in accordance with law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.07.03.2011. GJ