Allahabad HC Rebukes UP Police: Encounter Killings, Selective Crackdowns, Misuse of Gangsters Act

The Allahabad High Court strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh Police for encounter killings and misuse of the Gangsters Act against ordinary citizens. The court quashed proceedings against three family members, citing arbitrary arrests and bypassing legal safeguards. It noted the Act targets petty offenders while organized crime persists. The ruling highlighted institutional impunity and political influence over police actions.