Non-issuance of PCC due to pendency of FIR constitutes unreasonable restriction: Delhi HC

Amardeep Singh Bedi Vs Union of India & Anr. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that non-issuance of Police Clearance Certificate [PCC] merely due to pendency of FIR, without any conviction or finding of guilt, constitutes an unreasonable restriction.  Accordingly, court directed to issue PCC. Facts- The Petitioner is an Indian national having a valid Indian passport issued by the Regional Passport Office in Delhi, India. The Petitioner, along with his proprietary concern, M/s Bedi & Bedi Associates, is currently facing two FIRs. These FIRs were filed based on complaints from En...