Right To Travel Abroad Can't Be Curtailed Solely On Grounds Of Pending Tax Prosecution: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the "right to travel abroad cannot be curtailed solely on the ground of a pending tax prosecution." This is a significant ruling that reinforces the fundamental rights of individuals. The court held that the right to travel is a crucial aspect of personal liberty and can only be restricted when there are concrete grounds to believe that the individual may abscond. A pending tax case, without any evidence of an intention to flee, is not sufficient to warrant such a restriction. This decision serves as a crucial check on the arbitrary use of power by tax authorities.