A Delhi court sentenced Haryana gangster Vikas Gulia and his associate to life imprisonment under MCOCA but refused the death penalty, holding the case does not meet the “rarest of the rare” standard. The court noted the convicts’ reign of terror and multiple serious crimes, while stressing that capital punishment is reserved for exceptionally brutal cases.
The Beed special court has rejected Vishnu Chate’s plea for discharge in the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, stating he “appears to have been a member of the organised crime syndicate and was involved in continuing unlawful activities.” Chate had claimed insufficient grounds for charges, but the court found prima facie evidence against him.
A Delhi court directed the police to file a chargesheet in the MCOCA case against Naresh Balyan by April 2. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted 20 days of custody to the police. The order came after a plea by special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh on March 12. The case remains under active investigation.
Today, On 20th January, The Delhi High Court asked the state to respond to the bail plea filed by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. Balyan was arrested on December 4, 2024, on charges of being connected to a criminal syndicate led by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The court’s direction came as part of the ongoing proceedings regarding his bail request.
A Delhi court denied bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Special Judge Kaveri Baweja dismissed the application, noting Balyan’s alleged role as a facilitator in an organised crime syndicate led by Kapil Sangwan. The prosecution warned of potential witness tampering and highlighted 16 FIRs against syndicate members.
Mumbai Police have filed a 4,590-page chargesheet against 26 accused in the Baba Siddiqui murder case, invoking MCOCA. It includes statements from 210 witnesses and outlines substantial evidence linking the accused to the crime. The motives for the murder involve personal connections and gang rivalry, with the case moving to the Special MCOCA Court for further proceedings.
The Supreme Court emphasized that granting bail under special laws with restrictions must depend on fulfilling the required conditions. Setting aside the Bombay High Court’s decision to grant bail in a strict MCOCA case, the bench noted that courts cannot examine evidence in detail to form a definite view on the accused’s role during bail hearings. The ruling reinforces the importance of adhering to legal standards in such cases. The court highlighted that bail decisions must align with the specific provisions of special laws.
Today, On 4th December, Delhi Police sought the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) due to alleged involvement in organized crime. The court is reviewing his bail application, police requests for judicial custody, and proceedings related to an extortion case linked to Balyan.
The Mumbai sessions court denied bail to shooter Vicky Gupta, linked to the April shooting at Salman Khan’s residence. The court ruled the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) applies due to organized crime involvement. Prosecutors argued Gupta’s actions were part of a broader conspiracy. Defense claimed he was manipulated and lacked criminal intent.
