State's Sole Right: Allahabad High Court Upholds Gangsters Act Jurisdiction

The Allahabad High Court ruled that crimes under the Gangsters Act concern the state and society, barring individuals from appealing. This decision came after former MP Dhananjay Singh's appeal against the acquittal of accused individuals involved in a 2002 incident was dismissed. The court emphasized the state's exclusive responsibility in preventing anti-social activities.

The Allahabad High Court emphasized that crimes filed under the Gangsters Act are offenses against the state and society, ruling out the possibility of an individual, including former MP Dhananjay Singh, appealing such cases.

This verdict came as Singh's appeal against the acquittal of accused suspects, involved in a notorious shooting incident in 2002, was dismissed. The court clarified that only the state holds the authority to address and prevent anti-social activities.

The judgment highlighted that permitting individuals to interfere in the state's jurisdiction might lead to chaos, reaffirming that the responsibility of tackling such crimes lies solely with the state machinery.