Application for Quashing of Look Out Circular (LOC)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE [courtName] Writ Petition (Criminal) No. _____ of 2024 IN THE MATTER OF: [petitionerName] ... Petitioner VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ... Respondents PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA FOR QUASHING/SUSPENSION OF LOOK OUT CIRCULAR (LOC) MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Petitioner is a citizen of India and is currently residing at [address]. 2. That a Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against the Petitioner at the instance of Respondent No. [number]. 3. That the Petitioner was stopped at the airport on [date] while traveling to [destination]. 4. That the LOC is illegal, arbitrary, and in violation of the Petitioner's right to travel abroad. 5. That the Petitioner is not an accused in any cognizable offence (or state if on bail). 6. That the Petitioner is ready to join the investigation as and when required. PRAYER: It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: 1. Quash and set aside the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against the Petitioner; 2. Suspend the operation of the LOC and allow the Petitioner to travel abroad; 3. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. PETITIONER VERIFICATION: Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 are true to my knowledge and belief.