Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Allahabad HC issues notice to UP home secretary
The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (home) to explain why district magistrates were not included in meetings to approve a list of gang members.
The court also questioned the state government about how they are following a law meant to prevent gang activities.
This happened in Prayagraj on January 13.
Allahabad High Court issued a show cause notice to the UP Additional Chief Secretary (home).
The notice asks for an explanation on the exclusion of district magistrates from joint meetings for gang chart approval.
The court also questioned the implementation of the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986.
The issue was raised in Prayagraj on January 13.
The notice seeks to understand any legal impediments in the home department's actions.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court
- What
- Issued a show cause notice to the UP Additional Chief Secretary (home)
- When
- January 13
- Where
- Prayagraj
- Why
- To explain the exclusion of district magistrates from joint meetings for gang chart approval and the implementation of the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Notice Issued To
- Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (home)
- Issue
- Exclusion of district magistrates from joint meetings for gang chart approval
- Act in Question
- Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986
- Date
- January 13
