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The Allahabad High Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to Uttar Pradesh (UP) government officials for their misuse of the Gangsters Act, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal procedures and citing religious texts to underscore the gravity of their actions. The court’s remarks highlight a significant judicial intervention in addressing procedural lapses and the potential abuse of legal provisions.
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court condemned the UP government’s handling of cases under the Gangsters Act, criticizing officials for invoking the law against individuals without following proper legal procedures. The court cited religious texts, including the Rigveda, the Bible, and the Quran, to emphasize the moral and ethical dimensions of justice and the inherent sinfulness of harassing innocent people.
‘Rigveda prohibits harassment and oppression of innocent people. Bible both Old and New Testaments, condemns harassment and oppression of an innocent person. The Quran strictly condemns harassment and oppression of innocent people.’
The case in question involved several instances where the Gangsters Act was applied in a manner the court deemed to be procedurally flawed and unjust. The court observed that such misuse not only violated legal norms but also compromised the integrity of the justice system.
The Gangsters Act, designed to tackle organized crime, has been criticized in recent times for its potential for misuse. The Allahabad High Court’s intervention underscores the need for rigorous adherence to legal protocols to prevent the abuse of such powerful legislation.
In its ruling, the court called for a thorough review of the cases in which the Gangsters Act had been invoked improperly and demanded accountability from the concerned officials.