Dharmendra Kirthal vs State Of U.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of Section 12 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 under Articles 14, 21, 22(4), and 300A of the Constitution of India. The Court noted that the validity of the Act had previously been upheld by the Allahabad High Court and was referred to a Constitution Bench, which did not resolve the issue. The Court ultimately held that the matter requires further examination by a larger bench, thus leaving the constitutional validity of the Act unresolved.