Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Balances Personal Liberty vs Public Interest in UK Citizen's Travel Plea
A UK citizen of Indian origin, accused of fraud in India, wanted to travel abroad for medical treatment.
The Delhi High Court said her right to personal liberty must be balanced with the public interest of ensuring she faces trial.
She was not allowed to travel as there was a reasonable apprehension she might not return.
Delhi High Court dismissed a UK citizen's plea to travel abroad
The woman is under probe for alleged misappropriation of ₹208 crore
Court balanced her right to personal liberty against public interest
She was stopped at IGI airport in 2022 due to a look out circular
Court upheld previous orders refraining her from travelling abroad
- Who
- A 76-year-old UK resident and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
- What
- Sought permission to travel abroad for medical treatment
- When
- Her plea was dismissed on October 21, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- She is under probe for alleged misappropriation of funds
Woman's Argument
Centre's Argument
Medical Treatment
Woman's Argument
Right to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment
Centre's Argument
Adequate facilities available in India
- Crime
- Alleged misappropriation of ₹208 crore
- Accused
- The woman, her son, and husband
- Investigating Agency
- Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
- Previous Incident
- Stopped at IGI airport in 2022 due to a look out circular
- Court Decision
- Dismissed her plea to travel abroad