Supreme Court Denies Relief to Indian Engineer in Dubai Over Travel Ban
Supreme Court asks Dubai-based Indian to approach embassy over travel ban
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The Supreme Court of India has instructed Asif Azad, a Dubai-based Indian engineer, to seek help from the Indian Embassy in the UAE regarding a travel ban. Azad claims he is facing harassment from local authorities linked to a case in Kerala, India.
- 01Supreme Court declined to grant relief to Asif Azad regarding his travel ban.
- 02Azad alleges he is facing harassment from Dubai authorities.
- 03The court advised him to contact the Indian Embassy in the UAE for assistance.
- 04Azad claims he was wrongfully implicated by drug mafia.
- 05He appeared for the hearing via video conferencing from a Dubai mall.
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On May 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, denied relief to Asif Azad, an Indian engineer residing in Dubai, who alleged he was wrongfully subjected to a travel ban. Azad, a permanent resident of Kerala, claimed he was being harassed by local authorities due to a case involving drug mafia accusations against him. The court directed him to seek assistance from the Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Azad participated in the hearing through video conferencing from a mall in Dubai, emphasizing the urgency of his situation.
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