The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 and Rules , 1999 with Case Laws

This book provides an authoritative and updated presentation of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) along with the Rules, 1999, incorporating all amendments up to Maharashtra Act No. 41 of 2025 (w.e.f. 30-07-2025). Designed as a comprehensive legal reference, it brings together the principal Act, allied preventive and national security legislations, and relevant judicial interpretations. The inclusion of multiple interconnected statutes makes the book a consolidated resource for understanding the legal framework governing organised crime, anti-national activities, and public security in India, with a special focus on Maharashtra.

Key Features

• Compilation of relevant case law for practical and judicial insight
• Structured and reader-friendly presentation suitable for reference and study
• Authored by Pritha Dave, ensuring doctrinal and practical reliability
• Updated text of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 with amendments up to 2025
• Inclusion of MCOCA Rules, 1999 for procedural clarity

This book is primarily intended for advocates, judges, public prosecutors, law enforcement officials, judicial service aspirants, and law students who require an in-depth understanding of organised crime laws and preventive detention statutes. It is also highly useful for police officers, investigators, compliance professionals, and academicians dealing with serious offences, national security, and anti-terror legislation. With its updated statutory text and case law support, the book serves as a dependable desk reference for both academic study and courtroom practice.