Mere pendency of a criminal case does not automatically disqualify a person from exercising his right to seek long-term opportunities abroad, the Delhi High Court has noted. The court also directed the passport authorities to issue within two weeks a police clearance certificate (PCC) to a man, who has pending criminal cases and needs to submit a document to Canadian authorities to set up a business there.
The Supreme Court Today (May 15th) expressed its displeasure when an advocate appearing for the State of Rajasthan sought an adjournment in an appeal pending since 2010. “We feel extremely ashamed that a 2010 appeal is pending and we are being asked to give adjournment. We cannot give adjournment in this 2010 matter,”: Justice Pardiwala stated.