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Supreme Court ruled the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, creates no distinct offence, so charge-sheets based solely on a gang chart are unconstitutional. All pending prosecutions relying only on such charts are therefore quashed.
The Madras High Court ruled that a Directorate of Enforcement committal petition under Section 44(1)(c) of the PMLA is invalid if filed before the Special Court has taken cognizance and the requisite sanction is produced. This bars premature transfers of DA cases to Special Courts, affecting enforcement agencies and the accused.
Delhi High Court affirmed that bail under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act can be denied unless the prosecution shows a fresh or ongoing unlawful act by the alleged syndicate, reflecting the stringent threshold of Section 21(4). This narrows bail relief for individuals, including elected representatives, charged under MCOCA.
The High Court held that detaining an NDPS accused while trial delays are caused by the prosecution breaches Article 21’s speedy-trial guarantee. It granted regular bail, noting that Section 37’s strict bail rules cannot override fundamental liberty. The ruling shields accused from prosecution-driven postponements.
The Manipur High Court has ruled that Section 19 of the NIA Act requires all NIA trials to proceed on a day-to-day basis, regardless of whether a dedicated court exists, making them top priority over all other pending cases. This binding directive ensures timely justice in terror and national security cases, directly impacting prosecution timelines and accused rights across India.