The Delhi High Court held that traveling overseas is not impeded by the vigilance inquiry’s pendency
Title: Ruhi Arora v. Union of India and Ors.
Decided on: 06 November, 2023
+ W.P. (C) 14459/2023
CORAM: HON’BLE Justice Subramonium Prasad
Introduction
The Delhi High Court has stated that a person’s ability to go overseas cannot be hampered by the ongoing vigilance investigation.
Facts of the Case
Charged The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained Ruhi Arora on July 28 for violating Sections 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10, and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act as well as Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code. On August 19, the trial court granted her bail. She was again given permission to fly to Singapore and Indonesia for her honeymoon in October since she had turned in her passport and was subject to restrictions on her ability to leave the country as part of the terms of her bail. Her second application, however, asking for authorization to travel overseas, was turned down as stated in the Office Memorandum of October 16 and October 30. According to the authorities, Arora faced significant charges of economic offenses since she was suspected of accepting bribes.
Courts analysis and decision
The Court held that the Petitioner’s ability to travel overseas cannot be impeded by a Vigilance Inquiry. After her honeymoon, the petitioner will be accessible for vigilance inquiry. The Petitioner’s potential departure from the nation is not a serious threat. The Petitioner is allowed to go overseas in the sake of justice, subject to the restrictions set down by the Trial Court.
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Written by- Hargunn Kaur Makhija