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2020 (1) TMI 177 - DELHI HIGH COURTPermission to travel abroad - Applicant-respondent was enlarged on bail and was restricted from travelling abroad - ground adduced by the respondent, was that he had two minor children, who were studying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and that, owing to his being detained in India, the studies of the children were being seriously affected, as well as business was being affected - HELD THAT:- The facts of the case do not warrant any interference with the directions, of the learned CMM, permitting the respondent to travel abroad, as upheld by the learned ASJ - The address of the respondent, during his stay abroad, has been furnished by the respondent and respondent is also being represented by his counsel, whose details have also been provided to the DRI. Moreover, the learned CMM while dismissing the application for cancellation of bail vide order dated 25th September, 2019, notes that the Deputy Director of the DRI, categorically stated, before the Court that the respondent was not required anymore for the purpose of investigation, and that requisite examination of the respondent had already been conducted. The learned ASJ in the impugned order dated 26th November, 2019, takes note of the same. Moreover, the learned ASJ notes that the counsel for the petitioner had made a statement that since the detailed Show Cause Notice dated 26th September, 2019 was issued and served on the respondent, he was not required for further investigations in the present matter. The respondent is permitted to travel abroad for a period of two months, which will commence from the date when he departs. For this purpose, DRI is directed to return the passport of the respondent, to him within a period of one week from today - The respondent shall ensure that he will appear before the Indian Embassy at Dubai every 10 days. No default, by the respondent, in this regard, shall be condoned and any default, in this regard, will result in this order standing vacated and ceasing to apply.
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