CJP sends objections against Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, citing grave threats to civil liberties

CJP sends objections against Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, citing grave threats to civil liberties

On April 1, 2025, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) submitted strong objections to the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 (MSPS Bill). The organisation has raised serious concerns about the bill’s broad and ambiguous provisions, excessive executive powers, and grave threats to constitutional rights. Framed as a measure to bolster public security, the bill instead severely curtails civil liberti…