Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the tribunal’s decision to extend the ban on SIMI, upholding the 5-year prohibition imposed by the Centre under UAPA based on continued threats to national security and public order.
Today(on 22nd June)The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal upheld the Ministry of Home Affairs’ designation of Jammu and Kashmir-based organizations Muslim League [Masrat Alam faction] and Tehreek E Huriyat as unlawful under the UAPA. Formed by late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the ban on these groups has been extended by the tribunal for another 5 years.
