The Supreme Court has set aside a Lookout Circular (LOC) against Chartered Accountant Nitin Garg, holding that continuation of the travel restriction was not required as he was not a flight risk. The Court, however, directed Garg to inform the concerned authorities at least 15 days before travelling abroad and furnish his travel itinerary and destinations.
The Supreme Court of India has granted relief to CA Nitin Garg by setting aside a Lookout Circular issued against him in proceedings connected with investigations concerning Vivo Mobile India and associated companies.
A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale passed the order on August 25, 2026 in Nitin Garg v. Union of India & Ors. The development was reported this week following publication of details of the Supreme Court's order.
Supreme Court Says CA Nitin Garg Is Not a Flight Risk
The Supreme Court concluded that continuation of the Lookout Circular was not necessary in Garg's case.
The Bench observed:
“Suffice it to state that the Lookout Circular against the appellant, who is a Chartered Accountant having his own firm, is not required, as he is not a flight risk.”
The Court accordingly set aside the LOC, while imposing safeguards concerning his future foreign travel.
15-Day Advance Intimation Required Before Foreign Travel
Although the LOC has been set aside, the Supreme Court directed Garg to intimate the concerned authorities at least 15 days before every proposed visit outside India.
CA Nitin Garg is also required to provide:
- his proposed travel itinerary; and
- details of the places he intends to visit abroad.
Thus, the Court removed the continuing LOC restriction while preserving a mechanism for authorities to remain informed about his international travel.