Mere Apprehension That Person Would Flee India Is Not Enough To Issue Look Out Circular: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that the mere apprehension that a person might flee India is insufficient grounds to issue a Look-Out Circular (LOC). The court emphasized that such circulars should only be issued based on substantial evidence indicating a genuine risk of flight. This ruling safeguards individual rights against arbitrary restrictions on freedom of movement and ensures that LOCs are issued only in cases where there is a clear and justified need to prevent escape from legal proceedings.