Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 271
Paragraph(s) Referenced: Paragraphs 1-15
The appellant challenged the dismissal of his plea to quash an FIR registered under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The FIR was based on a 'Gang Chart' detailing alleged criminal activities. The High Court had previously upheld the FIR, finding a prima facie case. The appellant argued that the Gang Chart did not comply with the prescribed procedure under the Act and the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Rules, 2021, specifically regarding signatures and recommendations of authorities.
Whether the FIR registered under the Gangsters Act, 1986, is liable to be quashed due to procedural irregularities in the preparation and authenti
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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