Delhi HC Affirms Passport Right as Personal Liberty, Sets Aside Impoundment Order

The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is a fundamental aspect of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court set aside the Centre's decision to impound Yogesh Raheja's passport, noting that the FIR against him was registered after his passport renewal application. It emphasized that any restriction on this right must be reasonable and follow natural justice principles, highlighting that mere FIR registration does not equate to pending criminal proceedings under the Passports Act.