A bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Viswanathan said, “ This Act seems to be "draconian."
The Court’s observations came while hearing an appeal by a man challenging a May 2023 Allahabad High Court order in which this Act was applied." />
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SC issues notice to UP govt to respond as Gangsters Act appears to be Draconian

SC issues notice to UP govt to respond as  Gangsters Act appears to be Draconian

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the UP government, seeking its response on the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act as it appeared to be "draconian."
A bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Viswanathan said, “ This Act seems to be "draconian."
The Court’s observations came while hearing an appeal by a man challenging a May 2023 Allahabad High Court order in which this Act was applied.

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