Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu
Order Date: 03-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Manojbhai Parshottambhai Babariya (petitioner) versus Union of India (respondent); SLP (Crl.) No.12014/2026 and related IAs.
- Petitioner is an accused in FIR No. RC0082025S0018 (CBI) under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B; IT Act sections 66 read with 43(1) and 66D; Prevention of Corruption Act section 7.
- High Court of Madhya Pradesh granted pre‑arrest bail on 25‑05‑2026 but dismissed his application for permission to travel to the USA for Green Card renewal on 30‑06‑2026.
- Petitioner, a Green Card holder whose card expires on 11‑11‑2026, sought three‑month travel to the USA; SC entertained the petition.
Final Outcome
- Court permits petitioner to travel from 06‑08‑2026 to 05‑11‑2026 for Green Card renewal, subject to conditions:
a) Petitioner and three partners of M.P. Babariya partnership firm must file affidavits and list securities not below Rs 35 crore for possible attachment.
b) Original sale deeds and fixed‑deposit receipts (13 documents) listed in Exhibit A are to be sealed and kept in the Registrar’s custody until further orders.
c) The listed securities are attached and will remain attached until lifted after petitioner’s return on or before 05‑11‑2026; failure to return may attract severe consequences.
d) Any lookout circular issued against petitioner is suspended while he is on leave.
e) During his absence, petitioner must be represented before the trial court by his counsel on scheduled dates.
- The special leave petitions are re‑listed for hearing on 16‑11‑2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Travel Permission