The highly
discussed Gunda Suppression Act comes into effect in West Bengal, India,
starting Monday.
Recently, the
West Bengal Public Safety (Control of Anti-Social Activities) Bill, 2026, and
the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were passed
and sent for the Governor’s approval.
The new law said
the administration can take action against any person on charges of riots,
violent protests, anti-social activities, or potential disruption of public
order. If...