An Indian event promoter has been barred from leaving the UAE after a Dubai court imposed a travel ban in connection with an alleged financial dispute worth nearly AED 3 million (around ₹7 crore).The court order relates to an execution case involving an unpaid financial claim. According to the documents, the travel restriction will remain in force until the claimed amount is settled or a court-approved bank guarantee is provided.
The case involves Deepak Choudhary, Founder and Managing Director of EVA Live (India & Middle East) and EVENTFAQS Media. The order states that UAE authorities have been instructed to enforce the travel restriction across the country’s airports, seaports and border checkpoints.
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Why Did the Dubai Court Issue the Travel Ban?
Court records indicate that the execution proceedings are linked to the enforcement of a notarised legal document. Judges observed that the travel restriction was necessary to reduce the risk of the respondent leaving the UAE while the recovery process is still underway.The outstanding claim is valued at AED 2,998,713, which is approximately ₹7 crore. Under UAE law, courts may impose travel restrictions in certain execution cases while financial recovery proceedings continue.
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What Happens Next?
The court has directed that the claimed amount must either be paid or secured through an acceptable bank guarantee. Until then, the travel restriction is expected to remain in place.The documents also clarify that the current order relates only to the execution proceedings. Any further legal action, if required, would be handled separately under applicable UAE laws.
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A Reminder of UAE’s Strict Financial Laws
The case highlights how seriously Dubai courts deal with financial disputes involving large sums of money. In the UAE, travel restrictions can be used as part of legal enforcement when courts believe they are necessary to protect the execution process.As the legal proceedings continue, more updates are expected in the coming weeks.
Overview
The case serves as a reminder that the UAE has strict legal procedures for financial disputes. As the matter is still before the court, further developments are expected in the coming days.
