The Maharashtra government has introduced the MSPC Bill, 2024, to combat Naxalism by asserting that Naxal front organisations operate in cities and provide support to armed Naxal cadres.

Key Provisions

• Declaring Organizations Unlawful: This law grants the government the power to label organizations “unlawful” if it suspects them of supporting unlawful activities.
• Definition of Unlawful Activity: Unlike existing laws, criteria for unlawful activity are broadly defined, raising concerns over potential misuse.
• Punishments: Up to 7 years imprisonment and ?5 lakh fine.
• Property Seizure: Allows authorities to seize properties suspected of facilitating unlawful activities.