Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

Can the police or passport authority impound or revoke a passport during an investigation?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Police cannot seize or impound a passport on their own. Under Section 10(3) of the Passports Act 1967, only the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) can impound a passport, typically upon receipt of a court order or formal request where criminal proceedings for cognizable offences are pending before a court.

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