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Invoking anti-gangster law to counter one communal violence incident triggered by a social media post is misuse: SC

“The power conferred upon the State cannot be wielded as an instrument of harassment or intimidation, particularly where political motivations may be at play,” says Justice Sandeep Mehta’s judgment

· 8/21/2026, 9:05:01 AM· 2 min read
Invoking anti-gangster law to counter one communal violence incident triggered by a social media post is misuse: SC
“The power conferred upon the State cannot be wielded as an instrument of harassment or intimidation, particularly where political motivations may be at play,” says Justice Sandeep Mehta’s judgment
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