 | Arrest intimated by SMS, says Madras High Court, nixes GoondasInstead of furnishing proper arrest intimation, the police sent an SMS to his wife’s mobile number. |
 | Amicus Curiae to assist Madras court revisit proceedings of detention advisory boardThe Madurai Bench of Madras High Court observed there is a need to review and revisit the proceedings conducted by the advisory board that deals with detention. |
 | Parents fear sending kids to school after assault on teachersThe students and the parents, boycotting classes on Thursday, petitioned Superintendent of Police L Balaji Saravanan, urging detention of the accused under the Goondas Act. |
 | ‘Goondas Act if electric fence is set up’In a press statement, Appala said, Last week K Murugesan, a native of Kaaligoundankottai, had set up an electric fence near his farmland. |
 | Coimbatore cyber police book first Goondas case in 2 yearsThis is the first Goondas detention made by the Coimbatore City cyber crime police since the wing was inaugurated two years ago. |
 | Madras HC bins detention of seven under Goondas Act over procedural errorsThey said since there was no material to prove the contention, it showed a flaw in the procedure that has been adopted with regard to communicating to the detenus and the grounds of detention. |
 | Gujarat to enact 'Goondas Act' to prosecute habitual criminalsUnder this law, those indulging in anti-social activities or disturbing peace will be given jail terms ranging from seven to 10 years. |
