3.1. The present case pertains to a proposal for invoking MCOCA against Hasim Baba @ Asim @ Tasleem and his associates, including the Respondent. Hasim Baba began his criminal career in 2002, with his first case being FIR No. 25/2002 under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959,4 registered at PS Bhajanpura. Prior to his involvement in organized crime, he was engaged in selling belts in the Seelampur area of North-East Delhi. Over time, he became involved in various serious offences, including attempted murder, wrongful restraint, robbery, and arms trafficking. Known for frequently carrying illegal firearms and ammunition, he was encouraged by his associates, Jamal @ Ranjha and Abdul Nasir, to expand his criminal activities. By 2007, he joined Abdul Nasir’s notorious gang actively participated in organized crime. However, despite his key role in the syndicate, he received limited financial benefits compared to Abdul Nasir and his brothers. Consequently, to supplement his earnings, he began working for other criminal gangs, supplying illegal arms and ammunition to notorious gangster Satyawan Sherawat @ Sonu Dariyapur and his associates. In connection with his activities, FIR No. 78/2018 was registered under Sections 3/4 of the MCOCA at PS Special Cell. Another case, FIR No. 197/2019, was registered under MCOCA at PS Crime Branch, against the whole criminal syndicate involving Abdul Nasir and Hasim Baba.
