ORDER 1. Delay condoned. 2. Leave granted. 3. The issue that arises for consideration in this case is whether any prima facie case under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 (in short, the “Gangsters Act”) is made out against the appellant on the basis of the nature of offence attributed to him. After notice, on 07.03.2024 Shri K.M. Nataraj, learned Additional Solicitor General of India appeared on behalf of the State of Uttar Pradesh and sought time to obtain appropriate instructions in the matter. On 19.04.2024 he informed the Court that the State Government was contemplating to lay down some guidelines-cum-parameters which are to be followed before invoking provisions of the Gangsters Act. Time was consequently granted. It was informed on 12.12.2024 that the guidelines have been formulated and given some more time the same shall be placed on record. Thereafter, the State of Uttar Pradesh filed a compliance affidavit explaining that the guidelines have been outlined for invoking the provisions of the Gangsters Act and further orders have been issued directing strict compliance with those guidelines read with the 2021 Rules framed under the Gangsters Act regarding preparation of gang chart. The relevant guidelines have been placed on record also. The directions issued by the State have also cautioned the Authorities that in the event of any negligence shown, penal action will be warranted. It is also pointed out that a five-day special orientation programme covering key aspects of the Gangsters Act was conducted in the Judicial Training and Research Institute at Lucknow followed by an open house discussion so that the likelihood of misuse of the subject-provisions could be avoided. Thereafter, a checklist of 29 points and instructions has been issued for strict action against the officers who would be found indifferent or ignorant towards the relevant rules and Government orders. 4. In light of the evolved guidelines, the respondents have fairly reconsidered the case of the appellant and it has been found that as of now provisions of the Gangsters Act are not attracted qua him. 5. That being so, the impugned judgment of the High Court dated 23.10.2019 is set aside and the instant appeal stands disposed of in terms of the decision taken by the competent Authority following the guidelines. 6. 5. That being so, the impugned judgment of the High Court dated 23.10.2019 is set aside and the instant appeal stands disposed of in terms of the decision taken by the competent Authority following the guidelines. 6. It goes without saying that the Enforcement Agencies will be obligated to follow the Government guidelines strictly to prevent misuse of the provisions of the Gangsters Act and shall abide by all the points in the checklist prescribed by the Government. 7. The appeal stands disposed of in the above terms.