Bombay HC directs LOC modification, allows Dr Sangram Patil to return to UK
Bombay High Court
Mumbai: A UK-based doctor and YouTuber, Dr Sangram Patil, has been allowed to travel back to his home country after the Bombay High Court directed modification of a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with an ongoing investigation over allegedly objectionable social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to the news reports, the order, passed by Justice Ashwin D Bhobe, allows Dr Sangram Patil to resume his employment with the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom.
The case originated from a complaint alleging that a Facebook page circulated “disinformation and falsehoods” targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered at the NM Joshi Marg police station in December 2025, following which an LOC was issued restricting his international travel.
Dr. Patil subsequently approached the High Court seeking the quashing of both the FIR and the LOC.
During the proceedings, the State government informed the Court that it would not oppose lifting the LOC if certain investigation reports were not received within a stipulated period. However, it also insisted that Patil furnish an undertaking to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the authorities whenever required.
Medical Dialogues had previously reported that the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that it has no objection to lifting the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against UK-based doctor Sangram Patil if the investigation reports in the case against him are not received within three weeks.
In compliance, Dr Patil and his parents submitted undertakings assuring full cooperation with the probe. They committed that Dr Patil would appear before the investigating officer whenever called, upon 15 days’ prior notice.
The Court accepted the undertakings furnished by the petitioner and his parents.
The court heard senior advocate Rajiv Shakdher, who appeared for Patil, and Advocate General Milind Sathe for the Maharashtra Government. The judge has ordered the State to modify the LOC by Monday, so that Patil can fly back to his home country. The interim petition was disposed of, while the main matter seeking quashing of the FIR is listed post summer vacation, reports Live Law.
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