Bombay HC Penalizes Last-Minute Stay Application on LOCs; Rs. 50,000 Cost Imposed

Sanjay Dangi Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has expressed dissatisfaction over the frequent last-minute applications seeking stays on Look Out Circulars (LOCs) for traveling abroad. The case in question was “Sanjay Dangi Vs Union of India”, wherein the applicant was penalized with a cost of Rs. 50,000 for the disruptive impact of such last-minute applications. The judgement underscores the Court’s disapproval of the casual approach by parties who often take the Court’s permissions for granted, thus causing considerab...