Dr. Prannoy Roy And Another vs Union of India High Court Grants Travel Permission - 2025-09-12

Dr. Prannoy Roy And Another vs Union of India High Court Grants Travel Permission

The High Court of Delhi has granted permission to Dr. Prannoy Roy and another to travel abroad for personal reasons. The order, passed by Justice Sachin Datta, allows the petitioners to visit the United Kingdom and Ireland between September 17, 2025, and October 4, 2025. This decision continues a trend of orders in the ongoing proceedings concerning the petitioners' travel requests.

Background and Context

The petitioners filed an application for an early hearing of their request to travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland for personal purposes. The court acknowledged the history of previous orders, starting from June 1, 2022, through July 22, 2025, during which the petitioners were consistently permitted to travel abroad. The current application sought to maintain this travel schedule, with the court ensuring that all previous procedural safeguards remained in place.

Arguments Presented

The counsel for the petitioners highlighted that the applicants have consistently complied with all conditions imposed by the court during their previous overseas trips. There was no controversy regarding their past adherence to court-mandated restrictions. Conversely, the counsel for the Union of India did not object to the travel itself but insisted that the same rigorous conditions applied in previous instances be imposed to ensure the petitioners return and maintain transparency regarding their movements.

Legal Analysis and Compliance

Justice Sachin Datta analyzed the request by balancing the personal liberty of the petitioners with the necessity of ensuring their presence for ongoing legal matters. By relying on established precedents from the current proceedings, the court maintained consistency in its approach. The court mandated that the petitioners adhere to strict documentation requirements, including the verification of their itinerary and visa details by the Registrar General, to prevent any ambiguity regarding their whereabouts.

Key Observations

The court emphasized the importance of transparency in the following statements:

• "The petitioners shall file the complete itinerary along with the flight and Visa details with the Registrar General, who shall verify the same."
• "The petitioners shall file a detailed affidavit disclosing a detailed itinerary, including their stay at various stations abroad, telephone numbers and residential/hotel addresses."
• "The petitioners shall intimate the Court and Respondent No. 1/Union of India before leaving and within 72 hours of their return from abroad."

Court’s Decision

The High Court of Delhi allowed the application, permitting the petitioners to travel abroad subject to six specific conditions. These include the submission of a confirmed itinerary, an affidavit detailing their lodging and contact information, and a mandate that their contact numbers remain operational throughout the duration of the trip. The court further clarified that this permission is specific to this instance and does not constitute a general direction to other authorities. The matter is set for document verification on September 15, 2025, with a follow-up hearing before the court scheduled for September 16, 2025.