Gujarat High Court Allows Director Rajkumar Santoshi to Travel Abroad, Relaxes Bail Condition

The Gujarat High Court has permitted film director Rajkumar Santoshi to travel abroad between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, for the promotion of his upcoming film, Lahore 1947, while relaxing a bail condition imposed in a cheque dishonour case.

The Court modified the condition requiring prior permission to leave India, noting that a substantial portion of the cheque amount had already been deposited.

Santoshi was granted time till January 31, 2026, to deposit the remaining balance, with a clear direction that no further extension will be allowed.

The sentence awarded under the Negotiable Instruments Act remains suspended, and all other bail conditions continue to apply.

[Rajkumar Santoshi v. State of Gujarat & Anr.]