The Allahabad High Court asked the UP DGP to explain why caste is mentioned in FIRs, highlighting concerns of bias and discrimination. The Court stressed that such practices may go against constitutional values and social justice.
A clash erupted between police and lawyers in Prayagraj during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit, following an altercation over a police barricade. An advocate was allegedly assaulted by Sub-Inspector Atul Kumar Singh, leading to protests and road blockades by lawyers. Singh was suspended pending an investigation, raising concerns about police conduct and lawyer rights.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to decide within two months on the premature release of gangster Babloo Srivastava, who has served over 28 years in prison for a 1993 murder. The court emphasized considering his plea under Section 473 of the BNSS, 2023, noting his good conduct and long imprisonment, while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements involving the state and central governments.
The UP Government Today (Dec 12) informed the Supreme Court that it might revisit existing criminal cases where its stringent anti-gangsters law was invoked and new guidelines were being formulated on how to apply its provisions. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan told additional solicitor general K M Nataraj, representing the government, that some of the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act appeared to be “draconian”.