LOC's Initial Validity Cannot Exceed 4 Weeks; Originating Agency Must Justify Extension Request: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has issued important guidelines for the issuance and continuation of Look Out Circulars (LOCs), specifically focusing on preventing the arbitrary or indiscriminate use of this measure, which restricts an individual’s ability to travel abroad. Key Guidelines and Observations: 1. Validity and Duration of LOC: The court directed that an order passed by the originating agency (OA) for the issuance of an LOC must explicitly specify that…