Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted interim relief to a former UAE Army personnel by staying the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with a sexual assault case registered by Anjuna police.
The order was passed by Justice Jitendra Jain of the Vacation Bench while hearing a petition filed by the accused seeking quashing of the LOC.
During the hearing, the court was informed that the petitioner is presently residing in Dubai and intends to travel to Goa on May 22 to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
The High Court observed that the LOC would prevent the accused from entering India and complying with earlier bail conditions directing him to join the investigation. Considering this, the court temporarily stayed the LOC and directed authorities at all ports of entry, including Goa airport, not to detain him on the basis of the circular.
The matter has been scheduled for further hearing on June 16.
The case pertains to allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually exploited on the promise of marriage. According to the complaint filed with Anjuna police, the accused and the complainant had come in contact through a matrimonial platform, following which he allegedly established a physical relationship with her during a visit to Goa before later refusing to marry her.
