Madras High Court
CRL OP/30448/2026 of Dwarakanathan Vijaykumaran Vs The Serious Fraud Investigation Officer on 16 October 2026
CRL OP No.30448 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
CRL OP No.30448 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012534152026}
Dwarakanathan Vijaykumaran
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Corporate Bhawan Ground Floor, No.29, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001.
2. The Senior Immigration Officer,
(Batches A B C D) International Departure, Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 027.
3. The Senior Immigration Officer,
(Batches A B C D) International Arrival, Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 027.
4. The Immigration Officer,
International Airport Authority of India, Chennai.
5. The Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Shastri Bhavan Annex Building, 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006.
6. Bureau of Immigration Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rep. by its Commissioner, (Immigration) East Block VIII, Level V Section-1,R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110.
..Respondents
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CRL OP No.30448 of 2026
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, praying to permit the petitioner to travel abroad to the United Kingdom for a period of eighty five (85) days from 01.11.2026 to 24.01.2027.
For Petitioner :
Mr.K.P.Anantha Krishna
for Mr.R.Krishnakumar
For Respondents :
Mr.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi
Special Public Prosecutor, CGSC
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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to permit the petitioner to travel abroad for the period of 85 days from 01.11.2026 to 24.01.2027.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner wishes to travel to the United Kingdom for personal and family reasons, specifically to visit his sister and other close relatives residing there and to attend family gatherings scheduled during the said period.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on all the previous occasions, the petitioner has duly travelled abroad and has come back and has also complied with the conditions that are imposed against the petitioner. It can be seen that earlier, the petitioner was permitted to travel abroad and he has come back.
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4. The Learned Central Government Standing Counsel for the respondents submits that there are prima facie materials against the petitioner. As far as the present travel is concerned, the learned counsel submits that the same conditions, that were imposed on the previous travels, shall also be incorporated in the present order.
5. In view thereof, there shall be an order permitting the petitioner to the United Kingdom from 01.11.2026 to 24.01.2027 on the following conditions and report before the respondent officials on 25.01.2027:-
(i) The petitioner shall inform his place of stay in abroad and furnish the correct contact number before visiting abroad;
(ii) The petitioner shall report before the High Commissioner of India at United Kingdom about his place of stay and movements;
(iii) As soon as he returns India, he shall be reported before the Investigating Officer about his return and co-operate with the investigation;
(iv) The petitioner shall always keep his e-mail open for access by the 1st respondent;
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(v) The petitioner shall also furnish his contact details such as his mobile number which he is going to use in the United Kingdom and keep informed of his whereabouts to the 1st respondent authority.
6. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP/PSK To
1. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Corporate Bhawan Ground Floor, No.29, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001.
2. The Senior Immigration Officer, (Batches A B C D) International Departure, Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 027.
3. The Senior Immigration Officer, (Batches A B C D) International Arrival, Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 027.
4. The Immigration Officer, International Airport Authority of India, Chennai.
5. The Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Shastri Bhavan Annex Building, 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006.
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6. Bureau of Immigration Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rep. by its Commissioner, (Immigration) East Block VIII, Level V Section-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110.
7. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. LPP CRL OP No.30448 of 2026 16-10-2026
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