LOCs Are Coercive Measures Interfering With Liberty, To Be Used Exceptionally Only When Accused Deliberately Evades Justice: J&K High Court

In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, at Srinagar, has set aside a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against Aman Gehlot, the petitioner in WP(C) No. 3201/2023. The judgment was pronounced on 21.12.2023 by Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sindhu Sharma. Background: The case revolves around an FIR (No. 15/2019) registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Central Kashmir, Srinagar, against Aman Gehlot under Sections 120-B and 420 of the…