Travelling Abroad Not Fanciful But Essential In Today's Times, Right To Travel Should Be Made More Meaningful: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court acknowledged the importance of the right to travel and the necessity of facilitating international travel in today’s globalized world. In a case involving a travel ban, the court observed that restrictions on travel should be subject to scrutiny and only imposed when there is a legitimate reason. The right to travel abroad, the court opined, must not be curbed without clear, compelling justification. It further stated that modern-day travel, often essential for professional, educational, and personal reasons, should be treated as a fundamental right rather than as a privilege. The decision underlined the need for more meaningful interpretations of constitutional rights.