Rajasthan HC grants four-month leave for three petitioners to travel abroad for son's surgery

Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan High Court on Monday dismissed a petition that sought to halt the foreign travel of three individuals whose son requires a critical surgical procedure abroad. The bench held that the mere existence of an ongoing investigation does not automatically bar a person from leaving the country.

The court granted the petitioners a four‑month permission, allowing them to arrange and undertake the overseas trip needed for the operation. The decision underscores the court's balancing of legal proceedings with humanitarian considerations, especially when health emergencies are involved.

While the investigation into the accused remains pending, the judges emphasized that travel restrictions are only justified when there is a clear risk of flight‑risk or evidence tampering, neither of which was demonstrated in this case.

The petitioners are expected to return to Rajasthan after the surgery, and the court will continue to monitor the investigation alongside the travel permission.

Legal experts note that the ruling may set a precedent for similar cases where medical emergencies intersect with criminal investigations.