President Returns Bengal’s ‘Anti-Goonda’ Bill Over Conflict With Central Law

Kolkata: The West Bengal government’s proposed ‘anti-goonda’ legislation has hit a legal hurdle after President Droupadi Murmu returned the Bill for reconsideration, following objections from the Centre over a provision that could overlap with existing central legislation on narcotics-related offences. The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, was passed by […]