1 cri.appln. no. 783 of 2011 hvn IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE SIDE CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 783 OF 2011 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 775 OF 2005 Ranjeet Vasantrao Ghatge ... Applicant Versus The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent Mr. N. Mundargi for the applicant. Mr. P.S. Hingorani, A.P.P. for State. CORAM : NARESH H.PATIL & K.U. CHANDIWAL,JJ. DATED : JULY 18, 2011 P.C. 1. Heard the learned counsel for the applicant and the learned A.P.P. for State. 2. Notwithstanding, the pendency and final disposal of the Criminal Appeal No. 775 of 2005, the Passport Authorities are at liberty to pass appropriate orders in accordance with the provisions of the Passport Act, 1967 and the notification relied upon by the applicant dated 25.8.1993 issued by the Minister of External Affairs in exercise of powers 2 cri.appln. no. 783 of 2011 conferred under Clause (a) of section 22 of the Passport Act, 1967. Application disposed off. (K.U. CHANDIWAL,J.) (NARESH H. PATIL,J.)