Kerala HC allows Malayalam rapper Vedan to travel abroad

The Kerala High Court recently directed the Regional Passport Officer, Ernakulam, to issue a customised Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to allow Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, to travel abroad.

Justice Murali Purushothaman noted a previous finding of the court that a person was entitled to travel abroad with the permission of the court with relevant jurisdiction, even if there was a pending criminal case. The customised PCC would include details of the criminal cases pending against the rapper.