The Delhi High Court has denied bail to AAP leader and former MLA Naresh Balyan in a case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Balyan has been in judicial custody since his arrest in December 2024.

New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan's bail plea in a case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). A single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain, who had reserved the verdict last week, declined to grant bail to the former Uttam Nagar legislator. Balyan has challenged the trial court's order refusing him bail in the organised crime case registered by the Delhi Police Crime Branch under the MCOCA. The former AAP MLA was rearrested by the Crime Branch in December 2024 under the MCOCA, minutes after securing relief in an extortion case.

Pune, July 9, 2026: The Kondhwa Police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against an alleged organised crime syndicate accused of extorting money from a construction contractor by threatening to halt his project through false complaints of illegal construction. According to the police, the case pertains to incidents that allegedly took place between January 2024

New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to advocate B. Mohanraj, an accused in the Rs 200 crore extortion case allegedly orchestrated by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, holding that his continued incarceration as an undertrial was unwarranted despite the stringent bail restrictions under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Allowing the bail plea, a single-judge Bench Justice Prateek Jalan observed that Mohanraj had spent nearly four years and 10 months in custody, while the trial involving 24 accused, 403 prosecution witnesses and chargesheets running into more than 10,000 pages was unlikely to conclude within a reasonable time.

The Maharashtra government is considering invoking the stringent MCOCA law against those accused in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leak case. School Education Minister Dada Bhuse informed the assembly that three arrests have been made, and a Special Investigation Team is probing the matter. The government also plans to form a committee to explore online modes for conducting state-level examinations to prevent future leaks.

Seven individuals have been convicted under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for their role in the 2016 robbery of the Pune District Central Co-operative Bank (PDCC). The gang looted over Rs 65 lakh in the daring heist.

Pimpri-Chinchwad, June 21, 2026: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of banned tobacco products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized prohibited gutkha, pan masala and flavoured tobacco worth ₹21.11 lakh in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Cases have been registered against four individuals, and a proposal for action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framed money laundering charges against alleged fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekar and 16 others, including Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, in a case. $200 crore extortion case Charges will be filed against Sukesh and Jacqueline Special Judge Prashant Sharma of the Patiala House Court also ordered fabrication of charges under Section 3 (organized crime) and 4 (possession of unaccountable wealth on behalf of organized crime syndicate) of MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act) against Chandrashekar and 21 others in the case filed by the Delhi Police Crime Branch.

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to Lena Paulose in a case $A Rs 200-crore extortion case involving her alleged cheating husband Sukesh Chandrasekhar, but granted her a reprieve in a related money laundering case. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to Lina Pauls in the Rs 200-crore extortion case involving her cheating husband Sukesh Chandrasekhar (Delhi HC website) “I rejected the application in the MCOCA case but allowed it in (the ED case),” Justice Prateek Jalan said while dealing with the bail applications filed by Boles in the two cases investigated by the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges under MCOCA against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, citing a prima facie case against them. The order follows an FIR registered by the Delhi Police's special cell in March 2021 against an alleged organised crime syndicate led by Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi and his associates.

A Delhi court has formally charged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 2021 case involving an alleged crime syndicate. The charges also include violations of the Arms Act and Explosives Act.

Pune, April 8, 2026: The Pune Police have intensified their campaign against drug-related activities in the city, adopting a stricter approach to curb the growing menace. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated that authorities are now preparing to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against drug traffickers. This marks a significant shift from

Mumbai, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 5 accused involved in the firing outside superstar director Rohit Shetty’s house in Mumbai were presented before the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) court. The Mumbai police have sought the remand of the five accused. Seeking remand, the police told the court that seven people, including the shooter, who were arrested on Monday in the case of firing at Rohit Shetty's house, are a separate group, while the five people who were initially arrested for transporting vehicles and weapons from Pune to Mumbai are a separate group.

Mumbai, Feb 16 (LatestNewsX) The legal process in the Rohit Shetty firing case is picking up momentum. On Monday, accused Vishnu Kushwaha was produced before a special MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) court. The court remanded him to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch till February 25, 2026. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (Mah.

Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The legal process in the Rohit Shetty firing case is picking up momentum. On Monday, accused Vishnu Kushwaha was produced before a special MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) court. The court remanded him to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch till February 25, 2026. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (Mah.

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Delhi high court (File photo) NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling, the Delhi high court has granted bail to an accused charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a violation of his fundamental constitutional rights regarding the timing of his production before a magistrate. The appellant, Harsh Pal Singh alias Rubal, was allegedly involved in an organized crime syndicate and faced charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Arms Act. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha delivered the judgment on February 10, 2026, setting aside a previous trial court order that had denied him bail.The core of the legal dispute centered on the timeline of the appellant's arrest and subsequent production in court.

Mumbai, Feb 11 (LatestNewsX) The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) as they were produced before special court. On Wednesday, the police custody of the five arrested accused ended, but now the police have imposed MCOCA against all the arrested accused and in such a case, all the accused were presented in the special MCOCA court.

Mumbai, Feb 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) as they were produced before special court. On Wednesday, the police custody of the five arrested accused ended, but now the police have imposed MCOCA against all the arrested accused and in such a case, all the accused were presented in the special MCOCA court.

Case Explained:This article breaks down the legal background, charges, and implications of Case Explained: MCOCA Crackdown: Mumbai's Crime Saga Intensifies - Legal Perspective 
 Mumbai police have taken a significant step by invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals linked to the recent shooting at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested five suspects in connection with the Juhu incident.

सूरत में राजू ईरानी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है। देशभर की पुलिस के लिए दो दशक से सिरदर्द बना भोपाल का कुख्यात अपराधी आबिद अली उर्फ राजू उर्फ ‘रहमान डकैत’ आखिरकार सूरत क्राइम ब्रांच के हत्थे चढ़ गया। भोपाल के कुख्यात ‘ईरानी डेरा’ से पूरे देश में अपराध का नेटवर्क चलाने वाला यह गैंगस्टर 14 राज्यों में क्राइम ब्रांच के मुताबिक, आरोपी 20 साल से नकली CBI अधिकारी, साधु-बाबा के वेश में लूट, धोखाधड़ी, हिंसक वारदात और जिंदा जलाने के प्रयास जैसे गंभीर अपराधों को अंजाम देता रहा। महाराष्ट्र में उस पर MCOCA जैसे सख्त कानून के तहत भी केस दर्ज है। डीसीपी भावेश रोजिया ने बताया कि इनपुट मिला था कि भोपाल निवासी राजू ईरानी सूरत में किसी बड़ी वारदात की फिराक में आया है। इसी सूचना पर क्राइम ब्रांच ने जाल बिछाकर उसे दबोच लिया। आरोपी 13-14 साल से भोपाल की अमन नगर कॉलोनी में रह रहा था और छह अलग-अलग गैंग ऑपरेट कर रहा था।