Look Out Circular proceedings: court directs appearance for investigation and requires seven days' prior notice before arrest

In relation to a Look Out Circular, the Delhi HC did not adjudicate the merits but directed the petitioner to join investigation before the Investigating Officer on a fixed date and time. It also ordered that, if arrest was proposed, seven days' prior notice be given. The order balances the petitioner's willingness to cooperate with the respondent's stand that custodial interrogation may be required, while ensuring advance notice before any arrest connected with the circular.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner should be directed to join investigation on a fixed date and be given prior notice in the event of arrest in relation to the Look Out Circular.

Analysis: The petitioner expressed willingness to join investigation, while the respondent maintained that custodial interrogation may be required. The Court, without adjudicating the merits of the case, fixed a date for appearance before the Investigating Officer and directed that prior notice be given in the event of arrest in relation to the Look Out Circular.

Outcome: The petitioner was directed to join investigation on 09.06.2022 at 11:00 a.m. before the Investigating Officer at CBI Headquarters, Delhi, and to be given seven days' prior notice in relation to the Look Out Circular in the event of arrest.

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