Supreme Court: UP Gangsters Act doesn't create offence, perpetuates violence
The case concerns two appeals challenging the validity of criminal proceedings initiated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, specifically questioning whether the Act creates a distinct offence or merely perpetuates violence against citizens.
Appellants: Shiv Pratap Singh Alias Chinu and Himanshu Srivastava; Respondents: State of U.P. & Ors.; Bench: Not stated in the provided text.
- Leave granted for both appeals.
- The Court heard the matters together and issued a common judgment to dispose of them jointly.
- The Court clarified it is not concerned with disputes regarding the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh or internal Bar Association disputes.
- The Court stated its concern is limited to the validity of proceedings under Sections 2 and 3 of the U.P. Act, specifically the absence of a defined 'offence' in the enactment.
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Document details
| Official title | UP Gangsters Act Stillborn, Doesn't Create Any Offence; Perpetuates Violence On Unsuspecting Citizens : Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |