UP Government Using Goonda Act as Tool of Harassment, Says Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over the Uttar Pradesh government's use of the Goonda Act, suggesting the state appears determined to employ it as an instrument of harassment.

The court's remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of how anti-gangster laws are being applied across the state. The observations highlight judicial alarm at potential misuse of criminal statutes designed to tackle organised crime.

The High Court's criticism underscores growing concerns about the application of preventive detention laws and their impact on citizens' rights in Uttar Pradesh.