Court allows Shiv Sena (UBT ) man Suraj Chavan to travel to Delhi for legal and party work despite ED objections
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Chavan, who was arrested in Jan 2024 for his alleged involvement in a money laundering case connected to the khichdi scam during the Covid-19 pandemic, was granted bail by the Bombay high court in Feb this year.
Granting permission to travel, the court noted that the right to travel is a fundamental right and that there was nothing on record to suggest Chavan misused his bail.
"The applicant wanted to travel to Delhi for discharging important official and legal duties in connection with the functioning of Shiv Sena (UBT) and to represent the party before the Election Commission of India...
The applicant wanted to travel within a specific period. No prejudice will be caused if the applicant is permitted to travel as prayed," special judge RB Rote said.
The judge acknowledged the ED concerns but stated that these could be addressed by imposing certain conditions.
The application was filed by Chavan, who requested permission to travel to Delhi from Aug 1 to Aug 20, 2025. The ED argued that if Chavan was allowed to leave Maharashtra, there was a high possibility he would abscond and delay the trial.
Chavan's lawyer, Shagufa Patel, submitted that Chavan was a respected political leader who was released on bail by the Bombay high court on Feb 4.
The plea was ultimately granted with several conditions. Chavan must provide the investigating officer with a travel itinerary, Delhi residence addresses, reachable phone numbers, and a working email address before his departure. He is required to deposit Rs 1 lakh as security with the court for his travel.
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Upon his return to Maharashtra, he has to report to the investigating officer and inform the court of his compliance. The ED was instructed to inform the court immediately if any of their apprehended activities by Chavan were noticed. Chavan must also undertake to attend the ED office immediately if his presence is required.
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