Look-Out Circular Is A Coercive Measure, Has Adverse Consequences; Authorities Should Apply Mind Before Issuing: Andhra Pradesh High Court

In a key judgment, Justice Subba Reddy Satti of the Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed the controversial practice of issuing Look-Out Circulars (LOC), asserting that such measures can have significant adverse civil consequences. The court emphasized that an LOC is a coercive action, which infringes on an individual’s personal liberty and free movement, essentially compelling a person to surrender. This ruling holds weight as the Court discussed the need for…