ORAL)
INDEX
A. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND......................................... 17
B. THE LAW OF LOCS ........................................................................... 18
C. ANALYSIS ............................................................................................ 35
I. LOCS ISSUED AT THE BEHEST OF FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ... 5126/2026 ............................... 47
(xi) W.P.(C) 1196/2026 ....................................................................... 49
II. LOCS ISSUED BY INVESTIGATING AGENCIES AND
MINISTERIES ........................................................................................ 53
(xii) W.P.(C) 9610/2023
ORAL)
CM APPL. 2533/2026 (filed by P-2 seeking suspension of LOC and
permission to travel)
CM APPL. 4225/2026 (filed ... seeking suspension of LOC and
permission to travel)
The instant petition is seeking quashing of the Look-Out Circular(s)
(„LOCs') issued
essentially seeking quashing of Look Out
Circular (hereinafter referred to as „LOC‟), issued against the petitioner. For
the sake of clarity, the prayer clause ... similar nature, thereby setting aside/quashing the
illegally opened Look-Out Circular (LOC) if any, against the Petitioner
by the Respondents; and,
(ii) Direct
petition has been filed seeking the quashing of the Look-
Out Circular (LOC) issued against the petitioner.
2. The facts manifest that ... petitioner further submits that she became aware of the existence
of the LOC only when she was informed by the Investigating Officer, which
prevented
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2. The Look Out Circular (LOC) seems to have been issued at the
instance of the respondent ... petitioner came to know about the opening of the LOC at the
behest of SBI. The petitioner later came to know that the fraud declaration
Courts can intervene
The questions are answered as under:
A. Recourse to LOC can be taken by investigating agency in cognizable
offences under ... trial/arrest.
B. The Investigating Officer shall make a written request for LOC to the officer
as notified by the circular of Ministry of Home
petition is for the quashment of the Look Out Circular ['LOC']
issued against the petitioner.
2. As per the case ... respondents, in WP (C) 12158/2023, disclosed to the
petitioner that an LOC had been issued against him. This petition has been
filed in order
internationally to Canada to his daughter
for his trip;"
2. The LOC seems to have been issued at the instance of the Central
Bureau ... petitioner was travelling abroad, he came to
know about opening of the LOC. The petitioner later came to know about two
other LOC issued
PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
ORDER
% 24.02.2026
1. This petitioner seeks to challenge the LOC issued at the instance of
the respondents against him.
2. Learned counsel ... courts can intervene?
The questions are answered as under:
A. Recourse to LOC can be taken by investigating agency in cognizable
offences under
ORAL)
These petitions relate to the issuance of Look Out Circulars ('LOCs')
against the petitioner. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner ... Bureau of Investigation ('CBI') and vide order
dated 31.08.2024, the LOCs which were issued at the instance of the CBI
were set aside
