Foreign Contribution Act

Former Amnesty International India Chairman and activist Aakar Patel now can't travel abroad, without obtaining prior permission, said Delhi Sessions court, on April 7.  Notably, on April 6, CBI investigating officer (IO) stopped Patel from boarding a flight to the US, following which Patel's lawyer filed a petition, demanding an apology from the IO. Reportedly, Patel was given a lookout circular (LOC) by CBI.