VINOD LAL v. THE PRADESH
Supreme Court of IndiaC.A. NO. 000777-000778 - 2025Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala, Justice Manoj Misra Justice J.B. Pardiwala, Justice Manoj Misra
Continuation of criminal proceedings against the appellant under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti- Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 was deemed an abuse of process due to insufficient allegations indicating public order disturbances or undue advantage, essential for classification as a "gang." Procedural lapses in the gang-chart approval highlighted a lack of independent assessment by authorities.