Supreme Court of India · 2001-07-11
State Of Maharashtra vs Bharat Chaganlal Raghani & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 409
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Maharashtra
- Respondent
- Bharat Chaganlal Raghani & Ors
- Bench
- K.T.Thomas, R.P.Sethi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the alarming rise of organized crime in India, particularly in urban centers like Mumbai, highlighting the nexus between criminal gangs and societal issues such as unemployment and corruption. The Court emphasized the urgent need for effective legal and social measures to combat these criminal activities, which undermine public safety and the rule of law. The judgment underscores the importance of a coordinated response from the judiciary, executive, and society to tackle the challenges posed by organized crime.