Will an Interpol notice affect my ability to travel within India or renew my passport?

Red Notices do not automatically trigger domestic travel restrictions within India, but they create significant complications for passport services. The Ministry of External Affairs may refuse renewal or issue a short-validity passport under the Passports Act, 1967, particularly if the Regional Passport Office receives a lookout circular from NCB-New Delhi. If your passport is impounded at the request of a foreign state, you can challenge this before the relevant High Court, demonstrating that impoundment lacks statutory basis or violates proportionality principles. Proactive engagement with authorities before renewal applications is advisable.