New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court on Thursday set aside an order issued by the Ministry of External Affairs impounding the passport of Yogesh Raheja, erstwhile Director of Raheja Developers.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav held that the action was legally unsustainable and reaffirmed the legal position governing pendency of criminal proceedings under the Passports Act.

The petitioner was represented by Senior Partner Sandeep Kapur of Karanjawala and Co., along with Rahul Agarwal and Rishabh Munjal, Associates. The impugned orders were challenged on the ground that no criminal proceedings were pending against the petitioner at the time he applied for renewal of his passport.

Arguing the matter, Sand...