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 referred to a Constitution Bench for further examination. The Court ultimately did not decide on the constitutional validity of the Act, leaving the matter unresolved.