Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing In PIL Challenging WB 'Goonda Law', Flagging Potential Misuse By State

Srinjoy Das

13 July 2026 5:45 PM IST

  • Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing In PIL Challenging WB Goonda Law, Flagging Potential Misuse By State

    The Calcutta High Court has declined urgent hearing in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2026, commonly referred to as the "anti-goonda" law. The petitioner has sought an interim stay on the operation of the legislation, contending that its provisions are arbitrary, oppressive,...

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Calcutta High Court

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