LOC in Matrimonial Dispute Archives - Shades of Knife

Bagadi Santhosh Kumar Vs Union of India and Ors on 12 Mar 2025

ShadesOfKnife — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:19:59 +0000

The Andhra Pradesh High Court examined the legality of a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued against the petitioner in a matrimonial-related criminal case. The Court held that authorities cannot issue an LOC routinely. The Court emphasised that an LOC affects personal liberty and must satisfy the conditions laid down in the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. […]

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Rashmi Raikhy and Anr Vs The State of NCT Delhi and Ors on 1 Feb 2018

ShadesOfKnife — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:37:23 +0000

The High Court of Delhi, quashed the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against the petitioners registered under Sections 406/498-A/34 IPC. The Court held that issuance and continuation of an LOC in a matrimonial dispute involving Section 406 IPC was neither reasonable nor justified, especially when the petitioners had regularly appeared before the trial court, complied with bail […]

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