The Delhi Police have secured life sentences for two criminals, Vikas Gulia, also known as Vikas Lagarpuria, and Dhirpal alias Kana, under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The conviction stems from an FIR registered at the Najafgarh police station, invoking Section 3 of MCOCA.

Vikas Gulia was implicated in at least 18 criminal cases, while Dhirpal had links to 10 serious offenses, including murder, attempted murder, and extortion. They also faced charges related to violations of the Prisons Act, disobedience of orders from public servants, breaches of the Model Code of Conduct, and causing grievous hurt. Despite being granted bail in previous cases, the pair continued to engage in serious offenses, posing a significant threat to public order.

The Dwarka district police conducted a detailed investigation, gathering certified copies of previous cases against both individuals from various courts. This evidence established a pattern of sustained and organized criminal activity. The prosecution presented extensive documentary and oral evidence, examining 59 out of 86 witnesses, to demonstrate the continued unlawful activities of the accused.

Additional Session Judge Vandana Jain held Gulia and Dhirpal guilty under Section 3 of MCOCA on December 10 of the previous year, based on the evidence presented. Both were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life and fined ₹3 lakh each. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional year of imprisonment.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Ankit Singh stated that the court noted the accused showed no regard for the law, emphasizing the necessity of invoking special legislation like MCOCA to curb organized crime.

MCOCA is a law enacted by the state of Maharashtra in 1999 to combat organized crime and terrorism. It grants the State Government special powers, including surveillance, relaxed evidentiary standards, and additional criminal penalties, including the death penalty. MCOCA defines "organised crime" as ongoing unlawful activity, committed by an individual or a group, with the objective of gaining pecuniary benefits or other advantages. It defines an "organised crime syndicate" as consisting of two or more persons who engage in organised crime.