The Rajasthan High Court allowed a man accused under PMLA to travel to Dubai and Singapore for business, affirming that the right to travel abroad is part of 'personal liberty' under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand relied on Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) to emphasise due process. The petitioner faced charges under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Despite ED's objections over possible absconding, the court quashed the trial court's denial, permitting travel subject to a ₹25 lakh bank guarantee and conditions to ensure his return for trial.
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