Court Asserts That the Accused's Fundamental Right to Liberty Encompasses the Right to Attend Significant Family Events: Rajasthan High Court

The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, in a significant ruling on 2nd September 2024, granted permission to an accused, Mohammed Sadeeque, to travel abroad for his daughter’s engagement ceremony. The petitioner had been facing criminal charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act but sought the court's approval to attend this personal family event. Background of the Case: Mohammed Sadeeque, a…