Anti-social

Gujarat’s PASA Act: A long running saga of misuse and abuse The law can detain “cruel” and “dangerous” people for up to one year

11-May-2021

The Gujarat High Court in a recent order has pointed to the rampant misuse of the Prevention of Anti-social Activities (PASA) Act in the state. In September 2020, the Gujarat Assembly passed an amendment to the Act expanding its scope, amidst stiff opposition from the other parties. This widened the scope of abuse/misuse. With the 2020…