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2014 (4) TMI 1161 - DELHI HIGH COURTContinuity of ‘lookout notice’ - the petitioner’s grievance is that despite the quashing of the detention, he is subjected to harassment. It is urged that continued operation of the lookout notice dated 1-9-2010 the authority of which has been continued and reiterated in subsequent letters and communications infringes his right to travel abroad and also enjoyment of his life. Held that: - The rational for the lookout notice which was to facilitate the detention order pursuant to the provisions of Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA) ceased on 30-4-2013 itself. During the hearing the respondents were unable to point out the existence of any independent statutory power which enables issuance of any lookout notice which otherwise causes immense harassment to persons wishing to travel, especially travel abroad - the Court is satisfied that the lookout notice cannot survive any longer and the same has to be quashed - petition allowed - decided in favor of petitioner.
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