Look out circular Archives

S. 50, PMLA Act | Karnataka HC cancels Look-out Notice issued indefinitely on ground of suspicion alone; terms it as an abuse of process of law and object of LOC

“The summoning of a person repeatedly without probable cause or reasonable ground and only on the ground of suspicion alone is not in accordance with the principles of due causes and fairness”

Case Briefs High Courts

[Stay on Look Out Circular] Bombay High Court reprimands party for finalizing itineraries before seeking Court’s leave

The petitioner had to travel to the USA and London to attend a conference and travel arrangements were already made for other attendees.

Case Briefs High Courts

Look out Circulars not to be issued in absence of acceptable apprehension: Calcutta High Court

LOCs not only cause immediate and irrevocable violation of a person’s fundamental right of movement but also have an inexplicably long shelf-life.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court changes the status of Look Out Circular; directs immigration authorities to inform SFIO about former Director of Techpro Systems Limited arrival and departure

The Court opined that the present case would fall under the Office Memorandum which stated that “where there is no cognizable offence under IPC and other penal laws, the LOC subject cannot be detained/arrested or prevented from leaving the country.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court upholds LOC issued by SFIO for alleged siphoning off public funds of public sector banks and financial institutions

LOCs impinge upon the individual’s right to travel which is recognised as a Fundamental Right. However, the rights and interest of the investing public would also be a relevant consideration which cannot be ignored.

Case Briefs High Courts

Telangana High Court | No basis for Look Out Circular to continue once the chargesheet is filed and notice is issued under S. 41 of CrPC

Telangana High Court: While allowing the instant petition preferred by the petitioner against the Look Out Circular (‘LOC') issued by

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CIC | “CPIO’s reply denying information re notices issued against Vijay Mallya, improper”: Commission directs CPIO, CBI to provide cogent justification

Central Information Commission (CIC): Saroj Punhani, J., directed the CPIO of CBI to provide a cogent and descriptive justification for denying information