“JUDICIAL APPROACHES TO ORGANIZED CRIME: COMPARATIVE INSIGHTS FROM INDIAN AND AMERICAN COURTS”

AUTHOR – ANKIT TOMAR, LAW STUDENT, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN

BEST CITATION – ANKIT TOMAR, “JUDICIAL APPROACHES TO ORGANIZED CRIME: COMPARATIVE INSIGHTS FROM INDIAN AND AMERICAN COURTS”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (8) OF 2026, PG. 704-709, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

 The judicial reaction towards organized crime is a crucial factor in determining the efficacy of criminal justice systems. This paper represents a comparative study of judicial practices embraced in India and the United States in dealing with organized crime in the courts. It explores the use and interpretation of specialized legislations by the judiciary, the review of evidentiary standards and the proper balance of individual rights and the security of the nation. In India, courts like the Supreme Court of India have in many instances stressed procedural protections as they administer harsh legislation, such as MCOCA and UAPA. Conversely, U.S. courts, such as the U.S. Supreme Court, have established a strong jurisprudence based on both statutory and common law provisions, such as the RICO Act, on enterprise and conspiracy liability. The paper identifies crucial similarities, differences, and changing patterns, and concludes that judicial interpretation plays a vital role in determining the effectiveness of the anti-organized crime structures in the two courts.