High Court of Delhi Permits Dr Prannoy Roy To Travel Abroad To United Kingdom Ireland - 2025-09-12

High Court of Delhi Permits Dr Prannoy Roy To Travel Abroad To United Kingdom Ireland

The High Court of Delhi has granted permission to Dr. Prannoy Roy to travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland for personal reasons. Presided over by Justice Sachin Datta, the court’s order facilitates the petitioner's travel between September 17, 2025, and October 4, 2025, maintaining consistent judicial oversight regarding the petitioner's international movements.

Background and Procedural Context

The matter arises from a long-standing writ petition, W.P.(C) 5316/2021. The current proceedings involved an application for an early hearing of a previously filed request seeking permission to travel abroad. The court allowed the early hearing request, facilitating the immediate consideration of the travel application. This ruling follows a series of similar permissions granted by the court on multiple occasions between June 2022 and July 2025, during which the petitioners reportedly complied with all stipulated conditions.

Arguments and Legal Considerations

Counsel for the petitioners sought authorization for the specified travel dates, emphasizing the personal nature of the trip and the compliance history demonstrated in past orders. The respondents, while not fundamentally opposing the travel, requested that the permission be granted strictly under the same rigorous conditions previously established by the court to ensure the petitioners remain accountable to judicial processes during their time abroad.

Judicial Analysis and Compliance

The court noted that there was no controversy regarding the petitioners’ previous conduct, as they have consistently adhered to the conditions mandated in prior travel-related orders. By granting the current application, the court affirmed that the permission to travel remains contingent upon transparency and strict adherence to a pre-submitted itinerary. This ensures that the court retains jurisdiction over the presence and activities of the petitioners throughout the duration of their departure and return.

Key Observations

The High Court underscored the importance of transparency in the following terms:

• "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 furnish 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."

Final Decision

The High Court of Delhi allowed the application, permitting the travel subject to six specific conditions, including the filing of a verified itinerary, an affidavit disclosing residential addresses, and a commitment to maintain accessible contact numbers. The petitioners are further required to submit self-attested copies of their passport and visa upon their return. The matter is set for further verification of documents before the Joint Registrar (Judicial) on September 15, 2025, with the substantive case proceedings scheduled to continue on September 16, 2025. This order serves as a procedural authorization and does not constitute a directive to other government authorities beyond the immediate scope of the case.