UP govt seems determined to use Goonda Act as tool of harassment: Allahabad HC
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
All 2 reports on Sat, 12 September 2026
What it is about
Zahid AliJustice Subhash VidyarthiGonda District, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAllahabad, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaUttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAllahabad HCAllahabad High CourtUttar PradeshGonda district
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
hindustantimes.com
Times of India
12 Sept, 09:55over 9 hours12 Sept, 19:16
How it spread - 2 original reports
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- hindustantimes.com09:55first to report
UP govt seems determined to use Goonda Act as tool of harassment: Allahabad HC | India News
- Times of India19:16
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns about the misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Goonda Act, describing it as a potential weapon for harassment. In its ruling, the court quashed an order that expelled Zahid Ali from Gonda district, highlighting the questionable basis of an acquitted case and an outdated report. The court emphasized the necessity for careful consideration when applying such impactful laws.