Right to hold passport, travel abroad integral facet of personal liberty: Delhi HC
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Fundamental rights, DPSP & duties· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Delhi High Court ruled that impounding a passport without meeting the test of reasonableness violates the right to personal liberty under Article 21.
Background
The Delhi High Court overturned orders dated January 17, 2025, and March 25, 2025, which impounded the passport of Yogesh Raheja, former Director of Raheja Developers. The court found the action violated natural justice as cognizance of the FIR was only taken after a passport renewal application.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to personal liberty.
- FactThe Delhi High Court set aside the impounding orders issued on January 17, 2025, and March 25, 2025.
- PostYogesh Raheja was the former Director of Raheja Developers.
For Mains
Q. To what extent does the right to travel abroad constitute an integral facet of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Balancing state security interests against individual mobility rights
- Procedural fairness: Requirement of natural justice and 'reasonableness' in administrative actions against citizens
Keywords: Article 21 · Personal Liberty · Natural Justice · Reasonableness · Judicial Review
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