​As of April 29, 2025, there is no specific news from the Kerala High Court regarding the applicability of Section 12(1)(b) of the Passports Act to foreign nationals. However, previous rulings have addressed related issues involving foreigners and the Passports Act.​

In a notable case, the Kerala High Court ruled that foreign nationals who entered India with valid visas and passports but overstayed their permitted period should not be classified as infiltrators under Section 14A of the Foreigners Act. The court emphasized that such individuals had entered legally and thus should not be treated as infiltrators, leading to the quashing of proceedings against them under Section 14A of the Foreigners Act.

While this ruling does not directly address Section 12(1)(b) of the Passports Act, it indicates the court’s approach to cases involving foreign nationals and immigration-related offenses. Section 12(1)(b) pertains to the offense of knowingly furnishing false information or suppressing material information to obtain a passport or travel document. The applicability of this section to foreign nationals would depend on the specific facts of each case and the legal arguments presented.​

For the most current and detailed information, it’s advisable to consult legal databases or official court records.

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