Right to Travel Abroad part of Right to Personal Liberty: Delhi HC allows Former Director to Travel Abroad

The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental part of an individual's personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision came after a former director, who was facing criminal charges, sought permission to travel abroad for medical reasons. The court emphasized that restrictions on personal liberty must be justified and reasonable. In this case, the court allowed the individual to travel, noting that there was no immediate risk of flight risk or tampering with evidence. The ruling upholds the principle that personal liberty should not be unnecessarily curtailed, especially when fundamental rights are involved.