Right to Travel Abroad--Look Out Circular-- Loan Default -- Public sector bank officials lack legal authority to seek issuance of LOCs in routine manner
The right to travel abroad is an integral facet of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, and any restriction thereon must be founded on law, follow fair and reasonable procedure, and not be imposed through executive instructions lacking statutory backing. A Look Out Circular is a coercive measure of last resort and cannot be used as a routine tool for law enforcement or debt recovery. LOCs can be issued only where a cognizable offence is involved and the accused is deliberately evading arrest or judicial process with a real likelihood of absconding. Public sector bank officials lack legal authority to seek issuance of LOCs in . Mere inability to repay a debt, without criminal proceedings, cannot justify curtailment of the right to travel. LOCs cannot continue indefinitely and require periodic review.
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