Two Men Acquitted in Gangsters Act Case, Criminal History Alone Not Sufficient for Conviction: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant judgment, the Uttarakhand High Court examined the scope of conviction under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act and clarified that mere criminal history and inclusion in a gang chart are not sufficient to establish guilt. The case titled Hemu Pant @ Hemu Kalu and Another vs State of Uttarakhand focused on the essential ingredients required to sustain conviction under the Act. Background of the…
