Gujarat High Court Directs Passport Authority To Decide Renewal Plea Of Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama Convicted In Rioting Case

The Gujarat High Court examined the case of an MLA, Vimal Chudasama, whose passport renewal was blocked due to pending criminal cases. The Court ruled that pending criminal cases should not automatically bar individuals from enjoying their fundamental rights, including the right to travel. The ruling came after the MLA challenged the denial of his passport renewal. The Court held that a mere criminal case without conviction could not restrict his right to travel abroad, reinforcing the principle that citizens should not be deprived of basic freedoms without due process and legal grounds.