Case Note & Summary
The case involved a petition challenging a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the Bureau of Immigration at the request of the Superintendent of Police, which prevented the petitioner from traveling abroad. The petitioner was granted bail on April 7, 2026, with conditions including a prohibition on traveling outside Goa without court permission. This order was modified on August 5, 2026, allowing the petitioner to travel abroad under certain conditions, including submitting a travel itinerary. The petitioner argued that the LOC issued on March 2, 2026, should be withdrawn to facilitate his travel. The court considered the modified bail order and determined that the LOC was no longer valid, as it conflicted with the new permissions granted. The court ordered the Superintendent of Police to communicate the decision to the Immigration Authorities to remove the LOC from their records. The court also reiterated that the petitioner must comply with the conditions set forth in the modified bail order. Ultimately, the court made the rule absolute, allowing the petition and disposing of the matter accordingly.
Headnote
A) Criminal Procedure - Look Out Circular - Withdrawal of LOC - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - The petitioner challenged the LOC issued by the Bureau of Immigration preventing travel abroad, which was found to be inconsistent with the modified bail conditions allowing travel. The court directed the immediate withdrawal of the LOC to enable the petitioner to travel, emphasizing adherence to the modified bail conditions (Paras 4-6).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Look Out Circular issued against the petitioner should be withdrawn in light of modified bail conditions allowing travel.
Final Decision
The court ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Look Out Circular issued against the petitioner, allowing him to travel abroad under the modified bail conditions. The Superintendent of Police was directed to inform the Immigration Authorities to remove the LOC from their records.
Law Points
- Look Out Circular
- Bail Conditions
- Immigration Authority Procedures
