In a move safeguarding travel rights, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Mohit Arora, director of Supertech Realtors. The court quashed lookout circulars (LOCs) previously issued against Arora by the Bureau of Immigration at the behest of Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India. These LOCs effectively prevented Arora from leaving the country.
This decision by the High Court reaffirms the fundamental right to travel enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The court’s reasoning seems to suggest that restricting travel based solely on financial disputes with banks may not be a justifiable reason for issuing LOCs. This judgment highlights the need for a balance between safeguarding individual freedoms and upholding legitimate investigative requirements.
However, it’s crucial to note the limitations of this ruling. The Delhi High Court’s decision only pertains to the LOCs requested by the two specific banks. It does not comment on the existence or validity of any LOCs potentially issued by other investigative agencies that might be probing Arora’s activities.
