Look out circular (LOC) is a circular letter used by authorities in India to check whether a traveling person is wanted by the police.
Look out circulars are opened to search for absconding criminals and also to prevent and monitor effectively the entry or exit of anyone who may be sought by law enforcement authorities.
An LOC is valid for an initial period of one year, but can be extended.
Many individuals with pending criminal proceeding are living or working or travelling abroad, and an LOC is not issued in every case.
[3][4][5][6][7] Many high profile individuals have avoided criminal investigation or proceeding by travelling abroad.