New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Delhi Police's response to a plea by Natasha Narwal, an accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom to attend an academic conference and undertake related research.

Justice Amit Bansal issued notice on Narwal's petition challenging a trial court order that denied her permission to travel abroad. The matter has been listed for further hearing on Thursday.

Narwal has challenged the trial court's October 6 order refusing her request to visit the UK from November 2 to December 1, 2026.

The trial court had declined to grant permission, observing that the right to travel abroad is not absolute and that the pendency of pro...