**Shilpa-Raj’s Plea to Travel Abroad Denied by Bombay High Court**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | October 1, 2025, 5:45 PM*
The Bombay High Court has rejected the interim relief sought by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and businessman Raj Kundra in their plea to suspend the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them. The LOC was issued in connection with a ₹60 crore fraud case involving their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd.
The couple had requested permission to travel to Phuket from October 2 to 5 for a leisure trip. However, the court denied their request, maintaining restrictions on their international travel for the time being.
**Legal Plea and Arguments**
Represented by advocates Niranjan Mundargi and Keral Mehta, Shilpa and Raj argued that although the case against them was filed in 2021, they have traveled abroad multiple times since and have always returned to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Their lawyers contended that the couple should be allowed to travel abroad despite the open case.
The court has directed Public Prosecutor Mankunwar Deshmukh to submit a reply to their plea by October 8.
**Upcoming Travel Plans**
In their petition, the couple disclosed several upcoming international trips. They mentioned a planned business trip to Los Angeles from October 21 to 24. Following that, they intend to visit Colombo and the Maldives from October 26 to 29 to further their hospitality venture, Hotel Bastian.
Additionally, they have requested permission to travel to Dubai and London between December 20, 2025, and January 6, 2026, to visit Raj Kundra’s parents.
**Details of the Fraud Case**
The cheating case stems from a complaint filed by Deepak Kothari, Director of UY Industries Pvt Ltd. Kothari alleged that between 2015 and 2023, Shilpa and Raj persuaded him to invest in their business venture. According to the complaint, Kothari invested ₹60.48 crore as a loan under an investment agreement, with Shetty Kundra providing a personal guarantee.
The matter is still under investigation, and the court’s decision to deny their travel plea underscores the seriousness of the allegations.
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*Stay tuned for further updates on the case and the couple’s legal proceedings.*
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