A Kafkaesque Twist in India's Lookout System: Transparency Needed Now More Than Ever The Madras High Court's recent observations on the use of look out circulars (LOC) against individuals have shed light on a troubling aspect of India's national security apparatus.
The court directed the Centre to explain why LOCs are treated as confidential documents and how an individual can obtain permission to travel abroad before the final report is filed, marking a crucial step towards transparency.
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the misuse of LOCs by law enforcement agencies.