Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Punit Agarwal (age 49, Mumbai) filed Civil Appeals No. 30152/2026 and No. 30150/2026 against Bank of Baroda, other banks, and the Reserve Bank of India.
- The appeals arose from impugned orders of the Bombay High Court dated 25 June 2026 that limited travel permission.
- The petitioner sought permission to travel to Dubai (24‑29 Sep 2026), the United States (3‑12 Oct 2026) and UAE/Saudi Arabia (21‑25 Nov 2026).
- The respondent banks and Union of India objected, fearing the petitioner might not return.
Order Details
- The Supreme Court set aside the impugned High Court orders.
- The petitioner is permitted to travel to the specified countries within the stated dates.
- Conditions imposed:
1. The affidavit of undertaking dated 19 Sep 2026 is incorporated into the order.
2. No application for renewal or extension of the travel permission until return to India.
3. A copy of the undertaking must be served on the banks' advocates before departure.
4. Within one week after 25 Nov 2026, the petitioner must file a separate affidavit detailing travel expenses and sources of income, also served on the banks.
- Immigration authorities at all ports of departure must allow the petitioner to board flights irrespective of any notice from the banks and may rely on an authenticated or digitally signed copy of this order.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner is granted travel permission subject to the above conditions; the impugned orders are vacated.
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