UP Gangsters Act | Thorough Examination Necessary When FIR Is Filed Under Strict Laws: Supreme Court
New Delhi – On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that FIRs registered under stringent laws like the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 (Gangsters Act) must undergo strict scrutiny to avoid misuse, especially in property or financial disputes. The bench, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, quashed a criminal case registered under the Gangsters Act after finding no evidence of gang activity…
